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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 witnesses in a sensitive criminal case were sworn to confidentiality.
Participants in the workshop will observe confidentiality by not disclosing sensitive information.
The confidentiality of classified government documents is crucial for national security.
In the medical field, patient confidentiality is paramount to protect sensitive health information.
Even in difficult situations, the moral doctor upheld patient confidentiality and acted in the best interest of their health.
