loose security
[/luːs sɪˈkjʊrɪti/]
noun phrasepl: loose securities
segurança frouxa
1. Inadequate or ineffective security measures that fail to properly protect a person, place, or asset
The bank was criticized for its loose security after the robbery.
O banco foi criticado pela sua segurança frouxa após o roubo.
2. Lax enforcement of security protocols or procedures
Loose security at the airport allowed unauthorized individuals to pass through restricted areas.
A segurança frouxa no aeroporto permitiu que pessoas não autorizadas passassem por áreas restritas.
3. Weak or negligent oversight in protecting confidential information or valuables
The company's loose security regarding data protection led to a data breach.
A segurança frouxa da empresa em relação à proteção de dados resultou em uma violação de dados.
The phrase 'loose security' is commonly used in corporate, governmental, and news contexts in both the USA and Brazil to critique institutional failures in protecting assets or information. In Brazil, it gained particular prominence following high-profile security breaches in banking and government sectors. The term carries negative connotations and is often used in news reporting and official investigations.
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