I do not know information vs I do not know data

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I do not know information' is used when referring to general knowledge or facts, while 'I do not know data' is used when referring to specific pieces of information or statistics.

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I do not know information

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to general knowledge or facts.

This phrase is used when expressing a lack of knowledge about general information or facts.

Examples:

I do not know information about that topic.
She asked me a question, but I do not know information about it.
He claimed to have insider information, but I do not know information about that.
We need more information to make a decision.
The report lacks crucial information.

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I do not know what level of information the Member States of the Union or those who sit on the North Atlantic Council have.
I do not know whether this information is correct, but the PPE-DE Group would, in any case, be grateful if this item were removed because Parliament has addressed this issue several times already.
I do not know, And the information we seek from wireless carriers or what have you,
Significantly, 62 % of retailers in the EU do not know where to obtain information on the consumer protection legislation in force in other Member States.
She could know information that puts her in danger.
The public has a right to know information on the risks and potential adverse impacts of co-formulants.
The crew can't know information came from us.
But unfortunately, Mr. O'Brien knows information
For example, ship captains needed to know information about the tides in order to safely dock at ports.
When we know that such information can be used as a means of discrimination, that provision also affects our basic freedoms, especially since we do not know exactly who will have access to the data.
I do not have any information from either of the two parties involved, so I do not know what conclusions this meeting produced.
The vast majority of users are completely unaware of cookies being planted on the PC they are using and therefore do not know that such sensitive information is left on semi-public PCs open to abuse for any other user of the same PC.
I think the network of consumer centres have a role to play here because two thirds of consumers say that they do not know where to get information and advice on cross-border shopping.
I do not know what you're looking for.
I do not know what Mrs Grossetête's information networks may be, but no favouritism has been shown to any Member.
I do not know where you have your information from.
So I do not know. I just have the information which is available to me.
I do not know British law that well, but I suspect that if this case was in Ireland the complainants could force you to produce the information.
I don't know what information I could possibly...
I do not know who gave you that information but he was not my best fan.

Alternatives:

I do not have information.
I am not aware of that information.
I am not informed about that.
I lack information on that topic.
I am not knowledgeable about that.

I do not know data

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to specific pieces of information or statistics.

This phrase is used when expressing a lack of knowledge about specific data or statistics.

Examples:

I do not know the data for last month's sales.
She asked for the data, but I do not know it.
He presented the data, but I do not know where it came from.
We need to analyze the data before making a decision.
The data provided is incomplete.

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But since the question placed special emphasis on the case of Spain - I do not know what data he has in that regard - I would be grateful if he could be a little more specific about the case of dockyards in the Basque Country.
We still do not know where the data retrieved will end up.
I know Data's been researching Dr. Soong's background.
- We know Data's discovery is life.
I do not know where you got those data, I think you are wrong.
I do not know what you're looking for.
I think there's - I don't know what data would impress you, but how about, 43 percent of the refined fuel produced in the world is consumed by cars in metropolitan areas in the United States.
Do not know my name, and I do not know yours.
I do not know what is going on behind the scenes, as the previous speaker just said, and what deals are being done that we do not know about.
Actually, I do not know yet.
I do not know why you blonde reporter girlfriend have brought...
I do not know where is Nicole is.
I do not know to take them for dinner.
Forgive me, I do not know this name.
How you stand this place, I do not know.
I do not know why I pause.
I do not know what I have done.
This man... I do not know.
I do not know - the harbormaster has put a hold on our disembarking.
I do not know when I will be back.

Alternatives:

I do not have the data.
I am not aware of that data.
I am not informed about that data.
I lack data on that topic.
I am not knowledgeable about that data.

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I do not know information vs I do not know data