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Whitelist is often used to describe something that is “good” or “allowed” while blacklist is used to describe something that is “bad” and should be blocked or “denied”. Typically used to infer an approved list of programs, software, or system files that may be allowed access from a computer, or device.

Why it matters

Moving away from terms which infer positive or negative connotations associated to colour and colour binary (e.g. Black = Bad and White = Good) to distance from cultural views of good & evil, especially related to skin colour or appearance. Specifically, this associates 'black' with naughty lists and unsavoury access.

Instead try saying: