Access Control List
/ˈæk.ses kənˌtroʊl lɪst/
Definitions
- (n.) A security mechanism used to regulate permissions and control user access to resources, such as files, systems, or data, by listing authorized users and their privileges.
The company's IT policy enforces an access control list to restrict file access to authorized employees only.
Forms
- access control lists
Related terms
Commentary
Used primarily in cybersecurity and information law, ACLs specify rights at a granular level; precise drafting ensures clear scope of access and liability.
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