1. A file format or digital content structure that has restrictions on copying, modification, or distribution, typically enforced through digital rights management (DRM) or encryption
The document is in a protected format that prevents unauthorized copying.
O documento está em um formato protegido que impede cópias não autorizadas.
2. In software, a format that is standardized and locked to prevent alterations to its structure or metadata
The PDF is saved in a protected format to maintain the document's layout.
O PDF é salvo em um formato protegido para manter o layout do documento.