data scrubbing
[/ˈdeɪtə ˈskrʌbɪŋ/]
noun
limpeza de dados
1. The process of detecting and correcting (or removing) errors and inconsistencies from data to improve its quality
Data scrubbing is essential before importing customer records into our new system.
A limpeza de dados é essencial antes de importar registros de clientes para nosso novo sistema.
2. Automated or manual process of standardizing, validating, and removing duplicate or incomplete data entries
The team performed data scrubbing to eliminate null values and formatting inconsistencies.
A equipe realizou limpeza de dados para eliminar valores nulos e inconsistências de formatação.
3. In cybersecurity, removing sensitive personal information from records or systems
Data scrubbing protocols ensure that personally identifiable information is properly removed before data sharing.
Os protocolos de limpeza de dados garantem que as informações de identificação pessoal sejam removidas adequadamente antes do compartilhamento.
Data scrubbing has become increasingly important in both Brazilian and American companies as data-driven decision making grows. In Brazil, companies undergoing digital transformation processes frequently employ data scrubbing as a critical step. The term is widely recognized in tech communities across both countries and is often discussed in the context of LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) compliance in Brazil and GDPR-equivalent initiatives.
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