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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
protected documentauthenticated documentofficial documentcertified documentencrypted document
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsecured documentunprotected documentforged documentcounterfeit document

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documento seguro
Standard usage in official and legal contexts
São Paulo
documento seguro / documento protegido
Both terms commonly used in banking and legal sectors
Rio de Janeiro
documento seguro
Formal usage in government and institutional documents
Portugal
documento seguro / documento certificado
More emphasis on 'certificado' in European Portuguese

Related Words

encryptiondigital signatureauthenticationbiometric datadocument verificationsecurity features

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep documents under lock and key
authenticate a document
forge a document
seal a document
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