Jargon Buster
The SCATA Jargon Buster is a compilation of many of the confusing terms and acronyms used in Health Informatics. It was compiled from various sources and is maintained by the SCATA membership.
If you are are a SCATA member, you can add and edit jargon terms from the member's area
Non-members can use the contact page to submit a new term or acronym, or to update an existing one.
Term or Acronym | Definition | Explanation |
TUPE |
Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment | The legislation that protects employees’ employment rights when businesses change ownership. |
Typosquatting |
| Registering domains that are only a few keystrokes from a popular website to draw traffic after typing errors. |