authorization to release

[ɔːθərɪˈzeɪʃən tu rɪˈlis]
nounpl: authorizations to release
autorização para liberação
1. Official permission or consent granted to allow the disclosure, distribution, or publication of information, documents, or materials
The patient signed an authorization to release her medical records to the insurance company.
A paciente assinou uma autorização para liberação de seus registros médicos para a companhia de seguros.
2. Legal document that permits the release of restricted or confidential information by one party to another
We need an authorization to release before we can share the client's financial information.
Precisamos de uma autorização para liberação antes de compartilharmos as informações financeiras do cliente.
3. Permission that allows an organization or individual to disclose personal data, records, or other sensitive materials
The authorization to release was required by law before publishing the student's transcripts.
A autorização para liberação era exigida por lei antes de publicar os históricos do aluno.
In Brazil, this term is commonly used in healthcare, legal, and financial sectors. It's typically a formal document that must be signed by the individual whose information is being released. In the USA, similar forms are especially important in healthcare due to HIPAA regulations. Both cultures require explicit written consent before confidential information can be shared with third parties.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
release authorizationconsent to releasepermission to discloserelease formdisclosure authorizationconsent form
Antonyms / Antônimos
denial of releasewithholding authorizationrefusal to discloseconfidentiality agreement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
autorização para liberação
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
São Paulo
autorização de liberação
Slightly different preposition usage, common in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
autorização para divulgação
Alternative using 'divulgação' (disclosure) instead of 'liberação'
Portugal
autorização para divulgação de informação
More formal and explicit phrasing typical of European Portuguese

Related Words

confidentiality agreementinformed consentprivacy waiverconsent documentdisclosure statementauthorization formHIPAA release

Related Idioms & Phrases

give the green light to release
sign off on the release
clear for release
get approval to disclose
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