sanitize data
[/ˈsænɪtaɪz ˈdeɪtə/]
verb phrase
sanitizar dados
1. To remove, obscure, or clean sensitive, confidential, or personally identifiable information from data before sharing, processing, or storing it
We need to sanitize data before sharing it with third-party vendors.
Precisamos sanitizar os dados antes de compartilhá-los com fornecedores terceirizados.
2. To clean or disinfect data systems to remove malware, viruses, or corrupted files
The IT team will sanitize data servers after detecting the security breach.
A equipe de TI irá sanitizar os servidores de dados após detectar a violação de segurança.
3. To remove special characters or malicious code from user input to prevent SQL injection or other cyberattacks
Always sanitize data input from web forms to prevent attacks.
Sempre sanitize dados inseridos em formulários web para prevenir ataques.
This is a specialized technical term widely used in both Brazilian and American IT, data science, and compliance sectors. It became increasingly important after GDPR and similar privacy regulations. In Brazil, the term 'sanitizar dados' is the standard technical terminology in corporations and tech companies, while in Portugal 'higienizar' may occasionally be used as an alternative.
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