protection protocol
[prə-ˈtek-shən ˈprō-tə-ˌkȯl]
nounmasculinepl: protection protocols / protocolos de proteção
protocolo de proteção
1. A set of established procedures or rules designed to safeguard individuals, data, systems, or assets from harm, damage, or unauthorized access
The company implemented a new protection protocol to secure customer data.
A empresa implementou um novo protocolo de proteção para proteger os dados dos clientes.
2. In cybersecurity and IT, a formal set of guidelines and technical measures to prevent security breaches or attacks
All employees must follow the protection protocol when handling sensitive information.
Todos os funcionários devem seguir o protocolo de proteção ao lidar com informações confidenciais.
3. In legal or organizational contexts, an established procedure for protecting rights, privacy, or physical safety
The protection protocol ensures that whistleblowers are safeguarded from retaliation.
O protocolo de proteção garante que denunciantes sejam protegidos contra represálias.
In Brazilian business culture, protection protocols are increasingly important due to LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados - Brazil's General Data Protection Law, similar to GDPR). Organizations emphasize compliance and formal documentation of protection protocols. In the USA, this term is prevalent in corporate, healthcare (HIPAA), and cybersecurity contexts. The concept reflects growing concerns about data privacy, cybersecurity threats, and organizational accountability in both cultures.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →