update policy

[/ˈʌpdeɪt ˈpɒləsi/]
nounpl: update policies
política de atualização
1. A set of rules and procedures that govern how software, systems, or information are updated, including frequency, timing, and methods of implementation
Our company's update policy requires all employees to install security patches within 24 hours of release.
A política de atualização da nossa empresa exige que todos os funcionários instalem patches de segurança dentro de 24 horas após o lançamento.
2. Guidelines that determine when and how product or service information is revised or refreshed
The website's update policy states that product prices are refreshed every morning at 6 AM.
A política de atualização do site estabelece que os preços dos produtos são atualizados todas as manhãs às 6 da manhã.
3. A formal directive specifying the conditions and procedures for updating insurance coverage or policies
The insurance company introduced a new update policy allowing customers to modify their coverage online.
A seguradora introduziu uma nova política de atualização permitindo que os clientes modifiquem sua cobertura online.
In Brazilian business and IT culture, update policies are increasingly important due to cybersecurity concerns. Companies emphasize 'política de atualização' in their operational guidelines. In the USA, this term is standard in corporate IT documentation and compliance frameworks, often tied to cybersecurity regulations like HIPAA or GDPR.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
update procedureupgrade policyrevision policymaintenance protocolupdate strategy
Antonyms / Antônimos
static policyno-change policy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
política de atualização
Standard term used in IT and business contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
política de atualização
Commonly used in tech companies and corporate environments
Portugal
política de atualização
Same term used, though 'política de modernização' may be used alternatively in some contexts
Rio de Janeiro
política de atualização
Standard usage in business and government sectors

Related Words

software updatesystem upgradepatch managementversion controlmaintenance schedulecompliance requirement

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping up with the times
staying current
keeping systems fresh
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