as in secrecy
the quality or state of being private or confidential
All medical records are treated with complete confidentiality.
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Noun
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State media called the transfer part of a wider intelligence campaign, highlighting its secrecy and complexity.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025 -
Like thousands of other teachers, from kindergarten to college, he was called in by investigators on the flimsiest of evidence, in a hidden proceeding whose records are still shrouded in secrecy.—
Jane S. Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Additionally, privacy, data security and intellectual property concerns must be addressed when handling sensitive or unpublished research material.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The seed phrase, or otherwise called the key phrase, is saved and kept only on your device, thus maintaining security and privacy for its users.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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“Confidentiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidentiality. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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