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Confidentiality
/kˌɒnfɪdˈɛnʃɪˈælɪti/
/ˌkɑnfəˌdɛnʃiˈæɫəti/, /ˌkɑnfəˌdɛntʃiˈæɫəti/Confidentiality
01
the state of being secret
02
the assurance that sensitive information will not be divulged without proper consent
Example
The confidentiality of classified government documents is crucial for national security.
In the medical field, patient confidentiality is paramount to protect sensitive health information.
Online platforms implement robust confidentiality measures to secure user data and privacy.
