retain data
[rɪˈteɪn ˈdeɪtə]
verb phrase
reter dados
1. To keep or maintain data in storage or memory for future use or reference
The company decided to retain data from all customer transactions for five years.
A empresa decidiu reter dados de todas as transações de clientes por cinco anos.
2. To preserve information without deleting or discarding it
We must retain data on file to comply with legal requirements.
Devemos reter dados em arquivo para estar em conformidade com requisitos legais.
3. To keep data accessible in a system or database
The server is configured to retain data for backup purposes.
O servidor está configurado para reter dados para fins de backup.
In both Brazil and the United States, 'retain data' is primarily used in legal, corporate, and IT contexts. It is particularly important due to GDPR and Brazilian data protection laws (LGPD - Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados). Organizations must clearly communicate data retention policies to comply with regulations, making this phrase essential in privacy statements and corporate policies.
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