secure document
[sɪˈkjʊr ˈdɒkjumənt]
nounpl: secure documents
documento seguro
1. An official or important document that is protected against tampering, forgery, or unauthorized access through physical or digital security measures
A passport is a secure document that contains biometric information.
Um passaporte é um documento seguro que contém informações biométricas.
2. A digital file or record that is encrypted or protected with authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized viewing or modification
The bank requires secure documents for all financial transactions.
O banco exige documentos seguros para todas as transações financeiras.
3. Any official certificate, credential, or record bearing security features such as holograms, watermarks, or digital signatures
Diplomas are issued as secure documents to prevent fraud.
Os diplomas são emitidos como documentos seguros para prevenir fraude.
In Brazil, secure documents are heavily regulated by government agencies, particularly SERPRO (Serviço Federal de Processamento de Dados). The concept is particularly important in Brazilian bureaucracy where official documents like RG (identity card), CPF (tax ID), and passports are integral to civic life. Digital secure documents are increasingly important with the adoption of Brazil's ICP-Brasil (Public Key Infrastructure) standards. In the USA, secure documents are fundamental to identity verification and financial systems, with standards set by agencies like the Department of State and Treasury Department.
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