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
But a spokesman declined further comment, citing confidentiality of the taxpayer’s information.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
The Census Bureau said Monday that postal workers taking part in the 2026 census test would adhere to all Census Bureau confidentiality provisions.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards declined to confirm how many of the 71 who died in that period had behavioral treatment histories, citing confidentiality.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Silence all around The agency would not confirm existence of its letter, citing confidentiality provisions in state law.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Altman has said bot conversations don’t have doctor-patient confidentiality, concerned a lawsuit could force them to fork over private data.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
Because the matter contains claims related to a student and school personnel, the District cannot disclose details under federal and State law confidentiality requirements.
—Vince Floress, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Arbitration is a private dispute forum that leads to a decision that is very difficult to challenge in court and is governed by confidentiality provisions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Offshore trusts were marketed as quiet sanctuaries, insulated by geography and confidentiality statutes.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
The Census Bureau said Monday that postal workers taking part in the 2026 census test would adhere to all Census Bureau confidentiality provisions.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards declined to confirm how many of the 71 who died in that period had behavioral treatment histories, citing confidentiality.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Silence all around The agency would not confirm existence of its letter, citing confidentiality provisions in state law.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Altman has said bot conversations don’t have doctor-patient confidentiality, concerned a lawsuit could force them to fork over private data.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
Because the matter contains claims related to a student and school personnel, the District cannot disclose details under federal and State law confidentiality requirements.
—Vince Floress, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Arbitration is a private dispute forum that leads to a decision that is very difficult to challenge in court and is governed by confidentiality provisions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Offshore trusts were marketed as quiet sanctuaries, insulated by geography and confidentiality statutes.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidentiality
Noun
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White rejects that the NDAs created secrecy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Republicans requested precinct-level voting to ensure ballot secrecy, Evans has said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To bag the loveliest tables, which jut out in frond-like tendrils towards the sea and afford extra privacy, opt for an early dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The woman, whom Newtown referred to only as Jessica to protect her privacy, activated her personal locator beacon.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Confidentiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidentiality. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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