role-based encoding
nounUK /ˈrəʊl beɪst ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˈroʊl beɪst ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/
A way of changing information so that each person can only see the parts meant for their job.
The hospital uses role-based encoding so nurses see patient notes but not billing details.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A method in computer systems that tags data with the roles allowed to read it.
The database applies role-based encoding to every record before storage.
3. A design choice in software where different user roles get differently formatted data.
Role-based encoding lets managers download full reports while staff get summaries.
4. A security technique that hides sensitive fields from users without the right role.
With role-based encoding, the salary column stays hidden from interns.