unpermitted access

[ˌʌnpərˈmɪtɪd ˈækses]
nounpl: unpermitted accesses
acesso não autorizado
1. Entry to a place, system, or resource without proper authorization or permission
The security team detected unpermitted access to the server room.
A equipe de segurança detectou acesso não autorizado à sala de servidores.
2. Illegal or unauthorized entry into a computer system, building, or restricted area
Unpermitted access to confidential files can result in legal consequences.
O acesso não autorizado a arquivos confidenciais pode resultar em consequências legais.
3. In legal contexts, trespassing or unauthorized entry
The defendant was charged with unpermitted access to the property.
O réu foi acusado de acesso não autorizado à propriedade.
This term is primarily used in legal, cybersecurity, and corporate contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In the USA, it's commonly associated with computer crimes and cybersecurity incidents, while in Brazil it's used similarly but also extends to physical trespassing in legal documents. The phrase has become increasingly important with the rise of data protection laws like GDPR and LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unauthorized accessillegal accessunlawful entrytrespassingintrusion
Antonyms / Antônimos
permitted accessauthorized accesslegitimate accesslawful entry

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acesso não autorizado
Most common standard translation in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
acesso sem permissão
Alternative colloquial form in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
entrada irregular
Sometimes used in legal contexts
São Paulo
acesso não permitido
Common in corporate and IT security contexts
Portugal
acesso não autorizado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts

Related Words

breachcybersecurityhackingtrespassinginfiltrationviolation

Related Idioms & Phrases

breach of security
unauthorized entry
access violation
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