Data Access
/ˈdeɪtə ˈæk.ses/
Definitions
- (n.) The right or opportunity to view, retrieve, or use data, especially as governed by legal or contractual provisions.
The company's policy on data access restricts who may view customer information.
- (n.) The mechanism or method by which data is retrieved or obtained in legal or technological contexts.
The software provides secure data access to authorized users only.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarify whether 'data access' refers to a right or a technical method to avoid ambiguity.
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