restricted data

[/rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˈdeɪtə/]
nounpl: restricted data (uncountable)
dados restritos
1. Information or data that has limited access and is protected by laws, regulations, or organizational policies, often classified or confidential in nature
The company's restricted data can only be accessed by authorized personnel with proper clearance.
Os dados restritos da empresa só podem ser acessados por pessoal autorizado com credencial apropriada.
2. In nuclear industry context, classified information related to nuclear weapons or nuclear energy that is subject to strict government control
Access to restricted data in the nuclear facility requires multiple levels of security clearance.
O acesso aos dados restritos na instalação nuclear requer múltiplos níveis de autorização de segurança.
3. Information protected under data privacy and protection regulations that cannot be freely distributed or disclosed
Patient medical records are considered restricted data under HIPAA regulations.
Os registros médicos dos pacientes são considerados dados restritos sob as regulações HIPAA.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'restricted data' is a formal term primarily used in corporate, governmental, and legal settings. In Brazil, compliance with Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) has made this term increasingly important in business discourse. In the United States, the term has historical significance in nuclear policy and is now commonly used in cybersecurity and data privacy discussions. The concept reflects growing concerns about data protection and information security in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
classified informationconfidential datasensitive informationprotected dataproprietary information
Antonyms / Antônimos
public dataopen informationunrestricted dataaccessible information

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dados restritos
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese for general restricted data contexts
General Brazilian
informações confidenciais
Alternative term emphasizing confidential nature
Brazil (Corporate/Legal)
dados protegidos
Used in legal and compliance contexts
Portugal
dados reservados
Preferred term in Portuguese Portuguese, particularly in official and legal contexts
Portugal
informação classificada
Used in government and security contexts in Portugal

Related Words

data securityconfidentialityaccess controlclassification levelclearanceencryptioncomplianceprivacy

Related Idioms & Phrases

need-to-know basis
behind closed doors
classified material
under wraps
off the record
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