data access

[/ˈdeɪtə ˈækses/]
nounpl: data accesses
acesso a dados
1. The ability or permission to retrieve, view, or retrieve information stored in a database, system, or file
Users need proper credentials to gain data access to the company's confidential files.
Os usuários precisam de credenciais apropriadas para obter acesso a dados dos arquivos confidenciais da empresa.
2. The process or action of retrieving data from a storage system or database
The data access time was significantly reduced after optimizing the server.
O tempo de acesso a dados foi significativamente reduzido após otimizar o servidor.
3. In information technology, the authorization or control mechanism that determines who can access specific data
Data access policies must be clearly defined in any organization's security protocol.
As políticas de acesso a dados devem ser claramente definidas no protocolo de segurança de qualquer organização.
In Brazil, 'acesso a dados' is a critical term in the growing tech sector and is increasingly important due to the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD - Brazilian General Data Protection Law), similar to GDPR. In the USA, the term is fundamental to IT security discussions and regulatory compliance frameworks like HIPAA and SOX.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
data retrievalinformation accessdatabase accessfile access
Antonyms / Antônimos
data restrictionaccess denialdata blocking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acesso a dados
Standard term used in business and IT contexts
São Paulo
acesso a dados
Common in tech industry; sometimes shortened to 'acesso' in informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
acesso a dados
Standard usage; may use 'acesso ao banco de dados' in database-specific contexts
Portugal
acesso aos dados
European Portuguese uses 'aos' contraction; functionally equivalent meaning

Related Words

data securitydatabase managementaccess controlauthenticationauthorizationdata privacy

Related Idioms & Phrases

grant data access
deny data access
restrict data access
data access level
data access rights
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