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LEGAL REGULATORY RISK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
- IT Security
- Waste Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- data destruction
1, record 1, English, data%20destruction
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Data destruction involves destroying the data that is stored on tapes, hard disks, and other forms of electronic or physical media so that it is completely unreadable and cannot be accessed or used for unauthorized purposes. Proper data destruction ensures that your organization complies with legal and regulatory requirements. It also decreases the risk of data spills and breaches. 1, record 1, English, - data%20destruction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
- Sécurité des TI
- Gestion des déchets
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- destruction des données
1, record 1, French, destruction%20des%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La destruction des données consiste à détruire les données stockées sur des bandes, des disques durs et d'autres supports électroniques ou physiques afin de les rendre complètement illisibles, inaccessibles et inutilisables à des fins non autorisées. La destruction appropriée des données garantit que votre organisation se conforme aux exigences juridiques et réglementaires. Elle réduit également le risque de fuite de données et d'atteinte à leur protection. 1, record 1, French, - destruction%20des%20donn%C3%A9es
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
- Seguridad de IT
- Gestión de los desechos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- destrucción de datos
1, record 1, Spanish, destrucci%C3%B3n%20de%20datos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La destrucción de datos es de vital importancia, ya que los datos, cuando no se gestionan bien, pueden usarse incorrectamente para perjudicar a una empresa. 1, record 1, Spanish, - destrucci%C3%B3n%20de%20datos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-04-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Investment
- Commercial Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- legal risk
1, record 2, English, legal%20risk
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- legal and regulatory risk 2, record 2, English, legal%20and%20regulatory%20risk
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Legal risk is the risk of loss because a contract cannot be legally enforced, and includes risks arising from insufficient documentation and insufficient authority of the counterparty. 3, record 2, English, - legal%20risk
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
- Droit commercial
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- risque juridique
1, record 2, French, risque%20juridique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Risque attribuable à l'incertitude ou aux changements imprévus du cadre juridique dans lequel est conclue une opération sur instruments financiers. 2, record 2, French, - risque%20juridique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, le risque qu'une partie à l'instrument financier n'ait pas la capacité juridique de conclure l'opération peut entraîner des conséquences fâcheuses pour l'autre partie. 2, record 2, French, - risque%20juridique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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