as in permissions
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
was pointedly reminded that he was at the private beach on sufferance and could be kicked out at any time
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Unlike traditional static access controls, agentic AI dynamically adjusts permissions in real time, enforcing the principle of least privilege while maintaining operational continuity during crises.—
Pulak De,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025 -
On employee access, Bisignano said SSA staff were vetted, permissions were tied to job duties and multiple approvals were required before anyone could handle sensitive data.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, the company is bringing together two often separated ecosystems into one seamless workflow, welding the gap between prior authorizations and post-service claims and coding validation.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In 34 states, CVS will continue to offer COVID vaccines for those who fall under the new FDA authorizations.—
Will McDuffie,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Before allowing the use of advertising pixels, cookies or other tracking tools, businesses should investigate what those technologies collect, how that data will be used and what disclosures or consents are required.—
Jodi Daniels,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trump last week raised the prospect of potential additional sanctions against Moscow.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Those tactics are also used to generate funds meant to help the regime subvert international sanctions and develop its nuclear weapons programs, according to the US government.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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