CONFIDENTIALITY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

confidentiality

noun

Definition of confidentiality

as in secrecy

the quality or state of being private or confidential All medical records are treated with complete confidentiality.

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Recent Examples of confidentiality Notably, the agreement contains neither a confidentiality provision nor a non-disparagement provision, leaving Jackson and the defendants free to discuss the dispute and its outcome publicly. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Commercial licensing, confidentiality, the protection of original production materials and the terms governing third-party AI tools are all important considerations in our approach. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 These policies should guide employees on confidentiality, data input restrictions, decision-making boundaries and accountability. — Jennifer C. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Galloway said that his ethical obligation to confidentiality prevented him from commenting on O’Neal’s case. — Samantha Melamed, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2026 The conversation winds down with a discussion about producer confidentiality, how the music business has changed, his favorite producers and the records that shaped him. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026 The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare declined to comment, citing the confidentiality of child welfare cases. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 This asterisk notation is a result of strict data suppression rules enforced by NCHS for protecting the confidentiality of the decedent. — Denys T. Lau, STAT, 25 Sep. 2026 Limited by some confidentiality protections, the independent trustee will inspect relevant records and review various company facilities to thoroughly establish compliance. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026

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Noun

In a sea of influencers, Michelin’s century of dining expertise and its strict code of secrecy stand out.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
His lawyers, making the motion for dismissal, argued that Kuznietsov was still an active duty soldier and as such was obligated by Ukrainian law not to speak for reasons of secrecy linked to national security.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of secrecy

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As for privacy, Mayer said users can grant Dazzle full, partial, or no access to their photos and images that are sensitive are immediately discarded.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
California is among the states that successfully sued, in part by arguing that turning over the data would violate state privacy laws.

— SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

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