protected file

[prəˈtɛktəd faɪl]
nounpl: protected files
arquivo protegido
1. A computer file that has restrictions on access, modification, or deletion, typically secured with passwords, encryption, or permission settings
The protected file can only be opened by users with the correct password.
O arquivo protegido só pode ser aberto por usuários com a senha correta.
2. A file marked with read-only status or other security attributes to prevent unauthorized changes
The system administrator created a protected file to ensure the critical data could not be accidentally deleted.
O administrador do sistema criou um arquivo protegido para garantir que os dados críticos não pudessem ser deletados acidentalmente.
In both Brazilian and American computing contexts, protected files are standard security practice in corporate and personal environments. The term is widely used in IT documentation, software interfaces, and professional settings. In Brazil, data protection has become increasingly important with LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) regulations, making protected files a crucial aspect of compliance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
encrypted filesecure filerestricted filepassword-protected filelocked file
Antonyms / Antônimos
unprotected fileopen filepublic fileunrestricted file

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arquivo protegido
Most common and widely understood term in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
arquivo protegido / arquivo blindado
Occasionally uses 'blindado' (armored) as an informal intensifier
São Paulo
arquivo protegido / arquivo seguro
Technical professionals may use 'arquivo seguro' interchangeably
Portugal
ficheiro protegido
Uses 'ficheiro' instead of 'arquivo'; otherwise equivalent usage

Related Words

encryptionpassword protectionfile permissionsaccess controlsecurity settingsread-only

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a file under lock and key
password-protected
behind a firewall
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