data erasure

[/ˈdeɪtə ɪˈreɪʒər/]
nounpl: data erasures
apagamento de dados
1. The process of permanently removing or destroying data from a storage device or system so that it cannot be recovered or accessed
Data erasure is essential before selling or recycling old computers to protect personal information.
O apagamento de dados é essencial antes de vender ou reciclar computadores antigos para proteger informações pessoais.
2. A security practice or software process that securely wipes digital information from devices
The company implemented data erasure protocols to comply with GDPR regulations.
A empresa implementou protocolos de apagamento de dados para estar em conformidade com as regulações da GDPR.
Data erasure has become increasingly important in both Brazil and the USA due to privacy regulations like GDPR (EU/Portugal) and LGPD (Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados). Companies and individuals are more aware of the need to securely delete personal information to prevent identity theft and comply with data protection laws.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
data wipingsecure deletiondata destructiondigital shreddingsanitization
Antonyms / Antônimos
data recoverydata retentiondata preservation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apagamento de dados
Most common term used in technical and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
apagamento de dados / limpeza de dados
Both terms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
apagamento de dados / destruição segura de dados
Tech companies often use 'destruição segura de dados' for formal documentation
Portugal
eliminação de dados / apagamento de dados
European Portuguese may prefer 'eliminação' in formal legal contexts

Related Words

data privacycybersecurityencryptionGDPRdigital forensicsstorage device

Related Idioms & Phrases

wipe the slate clean
leave no digital footprint
erase your tracks
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