confidentiality

Definitions

The state of being kept secret or private.

The principle that information should only be accessible to those authorized to have it.

Examples

The lawyer reminded his client that everything discussed in the meeting was subject to strict confidentiality.

Employees are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement to ensure the confidentiality of company trade secrets.

Maintaining patient confidentiality is a fundamental ethical requirement for all healthcare professionals.

Synonyms

secrecy privacy discretion covertness intimacy clandestineness privity

Antonyms

publicity openness transparency disclosure exposure divulgement frankness