protected files

[prəˈtɛktɪd faɪlz]
nounpl: protected files
arquivos protegidos
1. Computer files that have restricted access permissions and cannot be modified, deleted, or viewed without proper authorization or credentials
The protected files on the server can only be accessed by administrators with the correct password.
Os arquivos protegidos no servidor só podem ser acessados por administradores com a senha correta.
2. Files that are safeguarded against unauthorized access through encryption, passwords, or permission settings
We stored our financial documents as protected files to ensure data security.
Armazenamos nossos documentos financeiros como arquivos protegidos para garantir a segurança dos dados.
In Brazil, the term 'arquivos protegidos' is widely used in corporate IT environments and cybersecurity contexts. Organizations and government institutions frequently reference protected files in compliance with data protection regulations like LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados). In the USA and Portugal, similar terminology is used but reflects different regulatory frameworks (GDPR in Europe, CCPA in California).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
restricted filesencrypted filessecure fileslocked files
Antonyms / Antônimos
unprotected filesopen filespublic filesaccessible files

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arquivos protegidos
Standard term used throughout Brazil in IT and computing contexts
Portugal
ficheiros protegidos
Uses 'ficheiros' instead of 'arquivos' as the Portuguese term for files
São Paulo
arquivos protegidos
Common in corporate and business technology environments

Related Words

encryptionpassword protectionaccess controlfile permissionsbackup filesdata security

Related Idioms & Phrases

lock down files
put a password on files
secure the files
restrict access to files
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