defect disclosure

[/dɪˈfɛkt dɪsˈkloʊʒər/]
nounpl: defect disclosures
divulgação de defeito
1. The act of revealing or making known the existence of a flaw, imperfection, or malfunction in a product, software, system, or service
The manufacturer's defect disclosure to consumers prevented potential injuries.
A divulgação de defeito do fabricante aos consumidores evitou possíveis lesões.
2. In legal and regulatory contexts, the formal notification of known defects to relevant authorities or affected parties
The company filed a defect disclosure with the FDA before issuing a recall.
A empresa apresentou uma divulgação de defeito à FDA antes de emitir um recall.
3. In cybersecurity, the responsible reporting of security vulnerabilities to vendors or developers
The security researcher followed responsible defect disclosure protocols when reporting the vulnerability.
O pesquisador de segurança seguiu protocolos de divulgação responsável de defeitos ao relatar a vulnerabilidade.
In Brazil and the USA, defect disclosure is a critical legal and ethical requirement in consumer protection, product safety, and corporate governance. Companies are obligated to inform consumers and regulatory agencies about known defects to maintain public trust and comply with consumer protection laws. This concept gained prominence with automotive recalls and has expanded to include software vulnerabilities and cybersecurity disclosures. The term reflects corporate responsibility and transparency values important in both North American and Brazilian business cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defect reportingvulnerability disclosureflaw notificationproduct recall noticeresponsible disclosure
Antonyms / Antônimos
concealmentnon-disclosuresuppressioncover-up

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
divulgação de defeito
Standard term used in legal, commercial, and technical contexts
Portugal
revelação de defeito
Alternative term commonly used in Portuguese legislation and corporate communications
São Paulo
divulgação de falha
Variant sometimes used in technical and engineering sectors
USA Legal Context
divulgação de defeito or comunicação de defeito
Formal term in consumer protection and product liability law

Related Words

product recallsafety warningliabilityquality controlregulatory compliancetransparency

Related Idioms & Phrases

come clean about defects
bring a defect to light
full disclosure of defects
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