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minimal surveillance

[ˈmɪnɪməl sərˈveɪləns]
noun
vigilância mínima
1. The practice of monitoring or observing with the least possible amount of supervision, observation, or oversight required to maintain basic security or compliance
The company implemented minimal surveillance in the break room to respect employee privacy.
A empresa implementou vigilância mínima na sala de descanso para respeitar a privacidade dos funcionários.
2. A level of monitoring that involves only essential observation without extensive or intrusive tracking
The new privacy policy allows for minimal surveillance while still maintaining workplace safety standards.
A nova política de privacidade permite vigilância mínima enquanto ainda mantém os padrões de segurança do local de trabalho.
Synonyms
limited monitoringreduced oversightlight supervisionbasic monitoringrestrained surveillance
Antonyms
intensive surveillanceextensive monitoringconstant surveillanceheavy oversightintrusive monitoring

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vigilância mínima
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
monitoramento mínimo
Alternative term commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
vigilância reduzida
Commonly used variant emphasizing reduction of surveillance

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep an eye on
low-key monitoring
stay under the radar
watch from a distance
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