read-only access

English

Noun

read-only access (uncountable)

1. (computing) A permission to access files or directories where the user is only allowed to read or view, not to make changes.
   • 2025 February 18, Jeanne Sahadi, “DOGE’s request for IRS data systems access may pose risks to tax filers”, in CNN‎:

     If they want read-only access for political purposes — fine. But don’t give them write access.”

Translations

permission where the user cannot make changes

Icelandic: lesaðgangur m

See also

• Filesystem permissions on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• read-only memory