Confidentiality

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːnfəˌdɛnʃiːˈælətiː/

Confidentiality (noun)

  1. The rule that personal or secret information is kept private and not shared with people who should not know it.
  2. The practice of protecting information so only approved people can access it, especially in records, systems, or research.

Examples

  • The company respects confidentiality for every customer.
  • She asked for confidentiality about her medical records.