data masking
[/ˈdeɪtə ˈmæskɪŋ/]
noun
mascaramento de dados
1. A data security technique that hides original data by replacing it with realistic but fictitious information, used to protect sensitive information in non-production environments
Data masking is essential when sharing production databases with development teams to protect customer privacy.
O mascaramento de dados é essencial ao compartilhar bancos de dados de produção com equipes de desenvolvimento para proteger a privacidade do cliente.
2. The process of obscuring specific data elements within a database or file to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive personal or financial information
The company implemented data masking to ensure that credit card numbers were hidden from test environments.
A empresa implementou mascaramento de dados para garantir que números de cartão de crédito fossem ocultados de ambientes de teste.
Data masking has become increasingly important in both Brazil and the USA due to growing data protection regulations like LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) in Brazil and CCPA/GDPR compliance requirements. It's a standard practice in software development and IT operations, particularly in financial services, healthcare, and e-commerce sectors. The term is primarily used by IT professionals, security experts, and compliance officers.
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