cadastrados

Cadastrados is the plural form of cadastrado, an adjective in Portuguese meaning registered or enrolled. The term is used to describe people, organizations, or things that are included in a cadastro (registry or database) and thus recognized within an official system. It is commonly employed in administrative, electoral, fiscal, and social contexts to indicate that data about the subject is stored and maintained by a governing entity or private organization.

In practice, cadastrados can refer to voters in an electoral roll, beneficiaries of social programs, residents registered in a municipal or national registry, or clients and users recorded in service databases. It also appears in contexts such as property or land cadastres (cadastros imobiliários), which document ownership and boundaries, and professional or membership registries maintained by associations or companies. The concept emphasizes inclusion in an authoritative list rather than mere possession of information.

The process of becoming cadastrados is called cadastramento or registering, which typically involves submitting identifying data, validating documentation, and periodic updates to reflect status changes, relocations, or changes in eligibility. Maintaining accurate cadastros is essential for program delivery, resource planning, and governance.

Data protection considerations are integral when handling cadastrados’ information. In Brazil, for example, the LGPD governs collection, storage, usage, and sharing of personal data, granting rights to access, correction, deletion, and consent-based processing. The term itself remains a neutral descriptor of individuals or entities recorded within a formal system.