private files

[ˈpraɪvət ˈfaɪlz]
nounpl: private files
arquivos privados
1. Digital files or documents restricted to authorized access only, typically stored on a personal device or secure server with password protection or encryption
I keep all my financial documents in private files on my encrypted hard drive.
Guardo todos os meus documentos financeiros em arquivos privados no meu disco rígido criptografado.
2. Personal or confidential information stored digitally that is not accessible to the general public or unauthorized users
The company's private files contained sensitive information about their business strategy.
Os arquivos privados da empresa continham informações sensíveis sobre sua estratégia de negócios.
3. Files on a computer or cloud storage with restricted permissions set to limit visibility and access
She moved the presentation into a private files folder so only team members could view it.
Ela moveu a apresentação para uma pasta de arquivos privados para que apenas os membros da equipe pudessem visualizá-la.
In both Brazilian and American digital contexts, 'private files' is commonly used in corporate environments, government settings, and personal computing. Brazil increasingly emphasizes data protection (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados - LGPD), making this term particularly relevant in legal and compliance discussions. In the USA, similar emphasis exists through regulations like HIPAA and SOX.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
confidential filesrestricted filessecure filespersonal filesprotected documents
Antonyms / Antônimos
public filesshared filesopen filesaccessible files

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arquivos privados
Standard usage in digital contexts across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
arquivos privados
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
arquivos privados / arquivos pessoais
Both terms used in business and tech contexts
Portugal
ficheiros privados
Uses 'ficheiros' instead of 'arquivos' for files

Related Words

encryptionpassword protectionaccess controlconfidentialitydata securityfile permissions

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep something private
lock something down
under lock and key
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