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
Del Pozo said the mandates in place that stipulate who can be notified under confidentiality laws when a psychiatric patient is discharged are very clear.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
While confidentiality laws prevent us from sharing specific disciplinary outcomes, please know that this type of behavior is not tolerated at our school or in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
—Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
The new initiative has the potential to reduce processing times for paper returns, but the report points out that outsourcing introduces operational and confidentiality risks.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The new initiative has the potential to reduce processing times for paper returns, but the report points out that outsourcing introduces operational and confidentiality risks.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
NDAs and other steps to protect confidentiality are crucial at the early stages of a development proposal, said Tricia Braun, executive director of the Wisconsin Data Center Coalition.
—Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The agency conceded that confidential data had been improperly accessed and shared and emphasized that the disclosures violated strict federal laws governing tax return confidentiality.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
At the same time, adolescents and young adults need appropriate confidentiality to engage in treatment, particularly as parents shift from decision-makers to supporters.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Companies could request such confidentiality before any formal application is filed with a local government.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
While confidentiality laws prevent us from sharing specific disciplinary outcomes, please know that this type of behavior is not tolerated at our school or in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
—Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
The new initiative has the potential to reduce processing times for paper returns, but the report points out that outsourcing introduces operational and confidentiality risks.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The new initiative has the potential to reduce processing times for paper returns, but the report points out that outsourcing introduces operational and confidentiality risks.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
NDAs and other steps to protect confidentiality are crucial at the early stages of a development proposal, said Tricia Braun, executive director of the Wisconsin Data Center Coalition.
—Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The agency conceded that confidential data had been improperly accessed and shared and emphasized that the disclosures violated strict federal laws governing tax return confidentiality.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
At the same time, adolescents and young adults need appropriate confidentiality to engage in treatment, particularly as parents shift from decision-makers to supporters.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Companies could request such confidentiality before any formal application is filed with a local government.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidentiality
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While neither has been accused of wrongdoing, the critics of the secrecy contend that potential criminal defendants are being hidden.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The disclosures come as public trust in the tech industry has eroded over the past decade, amid a growing belief that the wealthy elite have been allowed to operate above the law in a shroud of secrecy.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ives said many customers have reservations about data privacy and protection, which could be a hurdle for general AI chatbots becoming go-to services for businesses.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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With loving Venus entering your 12th House of Karma, privacy is even more valuable than usual.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Confidentiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidentiality. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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