unprotected communication
[ˌʌn.prəˈtek.təd kəˌmju.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən]
nounpl: unprotected communications
comunicação desprotegida
1. Any exchange of information or data transmitted without encryption, security protocols, or protective measures, leaving it vulnerable to interception or unauthorized access
Sending passwords over unprotected communication channels is a serious security risk.
Enviar senhas através de canais de comunicação desprotegida é um risco grave de segurança.
2. In telecommunications, transmission of messages without encryption or security safeguards
The company was fined for using unprotected communication with its clients.
A empresa foi multada por usar comunicação desprotegida com seus clientes.
3. In a broader context, any form of interaction or dialogue without confidentiality measures or privacy safeguards
Discussing sensitive business matters through unprotected communication is inadvisable.
Discutir assuntos sensíveis de negócios através de comunicação desprotegida é desaconselhável.
This term is primarily used in technical, legal, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate environments, data protection regulations (like LGPD - Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) have made awareness of unprotected communication increasingly important. In the USA, similar concerns arise under regulations like HIPAA and GDPR compliance. The term reflects growing global awareness of cybersecurity threats.
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