read-only access
noun1
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A permission to access files or directories where the user is only allowed to read or view, not to make changes.
- If they want read-only access for political purposes — fine. But don’t give them write access.”2025 February 18, Jeanne Sahadi, “DOGE’s request for IRS data systems access may pose risks to tax filers”, in CNN:
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