protocol breach
[/ˈprɒtəkɒl briːtʃ/]
nounpl: protocol breaches
violação de protocolo
1. A failure to follow established procedures, rules, or guidelines in a formal or official context
The hospital staff's protocol breach resulted in a serious infection.
A violação de protocolo da equipe do hospital resultou em uma infecção grave.
2. In cybersecurity and IT, unauthorized access or failure to follow security procedures
The protocol breach exposed sensitive customer data to the internet.
A violação de protocolo expôs dados sensíveis dos clientes à internet.
3. In diplomacy or formal relations, a violation of established diplomatic procedures or etiquette
The ambassador's early departure was considered a protocol breach.
A partida antecipada do embaixador foi considerada uma violação de protocolo.
In Brazil, 'violação de protocolo' is particularly emphasized in healthcare settings due to strict regulatory requirements, and in corporate environments where ISO standards are important. In the USA, this term is widely used in military, diplomatic, cybersecurity, and medical contexts, often carrying serious legal or professional consequences.
NYC Slang
breach of protocol / dropping the ball on procedure
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