Access Control
/ˈæk.ses kənˌtroʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal and technical means to regulate who may enter or use information systems, physical premises, or data.
The company implemented strict access control to safeguard confidential information.
- (n.) The regulatory framework governing permissions to inspect, retrieve, or modify data or property under law.
Data protection laws require access control to ensure only authorized individuals can view personal information.
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Commentary
Access control often encompasses both physical and digital contexts; legal drafting should specify the domain to avoid ambiguity.
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