Synonyms of confidentiality

confidentiality

noun

as in secrecy

the quality or state of being private or confidential

All medical records are treated with complete confidentiality.

Related Words

• secrecy
• privacy
• prudence
• secretiveness
• discretion
• circumspection
• discreetness
• reticence
• silence
• wariness
• closeness
• taciturnity
• reserve
• subterfuge
• concealment
• stealth
• furtiveness
• underhandedness
• sneakiness
• covertness
• slyness
• shiftiness

Dissimilar Words

• honesty
• openness
• candor
• frankness
• indiscretion
• imprudence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of confidentiality

Restricted intelligence is knowledge whose confidentiality, competitive sensitivity, contractual position, intellectual property or regulatory treatment limits its reuse. — Kelvin Cheema, Forbes.com, 2 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

Company spokesperson Tara Parsell said patient confidentiality prevented her from commenting on its actions. — Arthur Allen, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Agreements with Pfizer and Eli Lilly include tariff protections, overseas pricing inducements and broad confidentiality clauses. — Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2026

Both vendors cited confidentiality provisions in Spirit agreements that appear to have been completely ignored in the push to get the data sale approved. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026

The gathering followed confidentiality rules similar to those of Alcoholics Anonymous. — Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Its core commitments are voluntary and informed participation, minimization of harm to participants, confidentiality and prior approval by an institutional review board that weighs risk against scientific value. — Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026