From 88ec6676e7cf1e6a98f925fd97ae3814f0bd2d54 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Larry Kunz <79585902+LarryKunz@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:13:09 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Create chinese-wall.md Add term: Chinese Wall as not recommended to replace --- content/language/word-list/chinese-wall.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/language/word-list/chinese-wall.md diff --git a/content/language/word-list/chinese-wall.md b/content/language/word-list/chinese-wall.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..efa4618 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/language/word-list/chinese-wall.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Term: Chinese wall + +## Definition +A virtual barrier that is intended to prevent the exchange of information between entities to prevent ethical or legal violations. + +## Recommendation +No change. + +## Recommended Replacements +- firewall +- ethical wall + +## Unsuitable Replacements +None + +## Rationale +This term is outdated and might be perceived as culturally insensitive or offensive because it inappropriately refers to ethnicity. + +*Adapted from a recommendation originally published by the IBM Inclusive IT Language Initiative Words Matter working group.*