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

But the court ruled in a unanimous decision that all statements made in front of a police officer in the hospital room cannot be used at trial because her confession was protected under doctor-patient confidentiality, People reported. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The settlement contains no confidentiality provision, allowing the Steiners to discuss the case publicly. — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

The American Bar Association's Formal Opinion 512 retains duties including competence, confidentiality and supervision when lawyers use generative AI. — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Cayetano said public officials and board members are unable to discuss the complaint allegations because of state confidentiality law. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Some of those counties have so few cases that there’s a possibility of violating confidentiality if a per-county map was posted, Koffarnus said. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

However, that same confidentiality also empowers terrorists and criminals to conceal their misdeeds—including the systemic abuse of millions of children. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 July 2026

This highlights the importance of qualified buyers, confidentiality, and efficient deal flow for these platforms. — William Jones, USA Today, 20 July 2026

In an email, Lauren Rogers, a spokesperson for Sinceri Senior Living, which operates The Vero, said the company was pleased the legal case had been resolved but could not comment further, citing confidentiality and patient privacy. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026