protected record
[/prəˈtɛktəd ˈrɛkərd/]
nounpl: protected records
registro protegido
1. A document, file, or data entry that is legally safeguarded from public access or disclosure, typically containing sensitive personal, medical, legal, or confidential information
The patient's medical history is a protected record and cannot be shared without written consent.
O histórico médico do paciente é um registro protegido e não pode ser compartilhado sem consentimento escrito.
2. In legal contexts, a record sealed or restricted by court order to prevent unauthorized access or publication
Juvenile criminal records are protected records in most jurisdictions.
Os registros criminais de menores são registros protegidos na maioria das jurisdições.
3. Information subject to privacy laws and regulations that limit who may access or view it
Employee personnel files are protected records under employment law.
Os arquivos de pessoal dos funcionários são registros protegidos sob a lei trabalhista.
In the United States, protected records are heavily regulated by federal and state laws including HIPAA (health records), FERPA (educational records), and various privacy statutes. In Brazil, the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) governs protected records similarly. The concept reflects a fundamental legal protection of personal privacy and sensitive information across both cultures.
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