Confidentiality

State of keeping information secret.

privacy secrecy

Confidentiality is the state of keeping or being kept secret. It also refers to a duty or promise not to reveal information.

/kənˌfɪdəˈnʃələti/

It comes from the Latin 'confidentia,' meaning trust or reliance.

Confidentiality means keeping secrets safe, like when a doctor doesn't share your medical information with others without your permission.

What does confidentiality mean? It means keeping information private and secret
Who needs to keep things confidential? Doctors, lawyers, and journalists often have confidentiality agreements
What happens if someone breaks confidentiality? They might face legal consequences or lose their job

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