low security

[/loʊ sɪˈkjʊrɪti/]
noun/adjective
segurança mínima
1. A classification of a prison or detention facility with minimal physical barriers, surveillance, and restrictions on inmate movement; inmates have greater freedom and privileges
He was transferred to a low security prison after demonstrating good behavior.
Ele foi transferido para uma prisão de segurança mínima após demonstrar bom comportamento.
2. A level of protective measures or access control that is minimal or easily bypassed
The building had low security, with no guards at the entrance.
O edifício tinha segurança mínima, sem guardas na entrada.
3. A classification indicating minimal risk or threat level requiring basic protective measures
The data was marked as low security and stored in a standard database.
Os dados foram marcados como segurança mínima e armazenados em um banco de dados padrão.
In the Brazilian penal system (DEPEN), inmates are classified into different security levels. Low security or 'segurança mínima' facilities house non-violent offenders and those nearing release. In the USA, the Federal Bureau of Prisons uses 'low security' as an official classification for penitentiaries and federal prison camps (FPCs) that house minimum-risk inmates. The term is used differently in cybersecurity and data classification contexts, where it indicates basic protective measures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
minimum securityminimal securityloose securityopen facility
Antonyms / Antônimos
high securitymaximum securitystrict securitytight security

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
segurança mínima
Most common term used in official Brazilian penal system context
General Brazilian
segurança baixa
Alternative less formal usage
Portugal
segurança mínima
Also used in Portuguese penal system terminology
USA
low security
Standard classification in Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) system

Related Words

prison classificationdetention facilityinmateaccess controlsurveillance

Related Idioms & Phrases

low security facility
low security clearance
low security zone
low security checkpoint
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