accessible records

[/əkˈsɛsəbəl ˈrɛkərdz/]
noun
registros acessíveis
1. Documents, files, or information that are readily available and can be obtained or reviewed without significant legal, physical, or administrative barriers
The company maintains accessible records of all employee transactions for audit purposes.
A empresa mantém registros acessíveis de todas as transações dos funcionários para fins de auditoria.
2. Public or semi-public documents that individuals have the legal right to access according to regulations or public disclosure laws
Court records are accessible records that citizens can request through proper legal channels.
Os registros judiciais são registros acessíveis que os cidadãos podem solicitar através dos canais legais apropriados.
3. Information organized and stored in a format that can be easily retrieved and understood by authorized parties
Digital accessible records have made it easier for researchers to gather data for their studies.
Os registros acessíveis digitais facilitaram a coleta de dados para pesquisadores.
The concept of 'accessible records' is particularly important in both Brazilian and American legal systems, where the right to access public information is protected by law. In Brazil, this is governed by the Lei de Acesso à Informação (Law of Access to Information). In the USA, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides similar protections. The term reflects a cultural emphasis on government transparency and accountability in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
public recordsavailable documentsretrievable filesobtainable information
Antonyms / Antônimos
restricted recordsconfidential documentsclassified filessealed records

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
registros acessíveis
Standard term used in official and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
registros acessíveis
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
registros acessíveis
Same as general Brazilian usage; commonly used in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
registos acessíveis
European Portuguese spelling with 't' instead of 'c'; used in official documentation

Related Words

public disclosuredocument retrievalinformation accessarchival materialsFreedom of Information Act

Related Idioms & Phrases

open the books
above board
matter of public record
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