data blocking
[ˈdeɪtə ˈblɑːkɪŋ]
noun
bloqueio de dados
1. The practice of preventing access to, transfer of, or manipulation of digital information by technical or legal means
Data blocking by social media platforms raised concerns about user privacy.
O bloqueio de dados por plataformas de mídia social levantou preocupações sobre a privacidade do usuário.
2. In healthcare IT, the intentional restriction of electronic health information exchange between systems or providers
The hospital's data blocking policies prevented patient records from being shared with other clinics.
As políticas de bloqueio de dados do hospital impediram que os registros dos pacientes fossem compartilhados com outras clínicas.
3. The technical process of temporarily halting data transmission or access during processing
Data blocking occurs automatically during system maintenance windows.
O bloqueio de dados ocorre automaticamente durante as janelas de manutenção do sistema.
The term gained significant prominence in Brazilian and American healthcare discussions following regulations like the 21st Century Cures Act in the USA, which addresses information blocking in electronic health record systems. In Brazil, this concept is increasingly relevant in discussions about data protection laws (LGPD) and digital rights.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break through data blocking
implement data blocking measures
lift data blocking restrictions
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