masked version
[mɑːskt ˈvɜːrʒən]
nounpl: masked versions
versão mascarada
1. A modified or altered version of something (software, product, document) where certain details, information, or features are hidden, obscured, or redacted
The software company released a masked version of their source code to protect proprietary information.
A empresa de software lançou uma versão mascarada de seu código-fonte para proteger informações proprietárias.
2. In data processing, a version where sensitive information (such as personal data, credentials, or confidential details) is concealed or replaced with fictional data
For testing purposes, we use a masked version of the customer database with anonymized names and addresses.
Para fins de teste, usamos uma versão mascarada do banco de dados de clientes com nomes e endereços anonimizados.
3. A censored or edited version of content with inappropriate, explicit, or restricted material removed or hidden
The broadcast included a masked version of the documentary with sensitive scenes blurred.
A transmissão incluiu uma versão mascarada do documentário com cenas sensíveis desfocadas.
The term 'masked version' is particularly relevant in modern contexts of data privacy and cybersecurity. In Brazil, with the adoption of the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais (LGPD), masked versions of databases and customer information are increasingly common in corporate environments. In the USA, similar practices are mandated by regulations like HIPAA and GDPR compliance. The concept reflects growing concerns about data privacy and information security in the digital age.
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