information control
[/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən kənˈtroʊl/]
nounpl: information controls
controle de informação
1. The regulation, management, or restriction of the flow, access, or distribution of information within an organization or by a government
The company implemented strict information control policies to protect trade secrets.
A empresa implementou políticas rigorosas de controle de informação para proteger segredos comerciais.
2. The practice of limiting or manipulating information available to the public or to specific groups for political, security, or strategic purposes
During the crisis, the government exercised information control over media reports.
Durante a crise, o governo exerceu controle de informação sobre os relatórios da mídia.
3. In cybersecurity and data management, the systems and procedures used to manage access to sensitive data
Information control mechanisms ensure only authorized personnel can access confidential files.
Mecanismos de controle de informação garantem que apenas pessoal autorizado possa acessar arquivos confidenciais.
In Brazil, 'controle de informação' is commonly discussed in contexts of corporate governance, cybersecurity, and debates about government transparency and media freedom. In the United States, the term is frequently used in discussions about national security, corporate intellectual property, and concerns about freedom of the press. The concept carries different political connotations depending on context—neutral in corporate settings but potentially controversial in political discourse regarding democratic values and freedom of information.
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