screen security

[/skriːn sɪˈkjʊrɪti/]
noun
segurança de tela
1. Security measures designed to protect digital displays and the information shown on them from unauthorized viewing or access
The company implemented screen security protocols to prevent employees from viewing sensitive data over their shoulders.
A empresa implementou protocolos de segurança de tela para impedir que funcionários visualizassem dados sensíveis por sobre seus ombros.
2. Physical or digital protection of computer monitors, mobile devices, or other screens to prevent shoulder surfing and unauthorized observation
Screen security filters reduce the viewing angle of your laptop display to protect your privacy in public spaces.
Os filtros de segurança de tela reduzem o ângulo de visualização de seu laptop para proteger sua privacidade em espaços públicos.
3. Features or settings on electronic devices that protect against unauthorized access through the display interface
Modern smartphones include screen security features like face recognition and fingerprint scanning.
Smartphones modernos incluem recursos de segurança de tela como reconhecimento facial e varredura de impressão digital.
Screen security has become increasingly important in both Brazilian and American corporate cultures, particularly in open office environments. In Brazil, this concept is gaining prominence with LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) compliance requirements. In the USA, it aligns with HIPAA, SOX, and other regulatory standards. The term reflects growing awareness of workplace privacy and data protection in digital environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
display securityvisual privacyscreen protectionprivacy filtershoulder surfing prevention
Antonyms / Antônimos
visibilitytransparencyexposure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
segurança de tela
Most common term used in tech contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
proteção de tela
Alternative term sometimes used in business environments
Rio de Janeiro
segurança de tela
Standard usage aligned with general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
segurança do ecrã
Portuguese European variant using 'ecrã' instead of 'tela'

Related Words

privacy filtershoulder surfingdata protectioncybersecurityauthenticationdisplayscreen lock

Related Idioms & Phrases

shoulder surfing prevention
over-the-shoulder viewing
prying eyes
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