confidentiality
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌkɑnfəˌdɛnʃiˈæɫəti// UK //kˌɒnfɪdˈɛnʃɪˈælɪti// con·fi·den·tial·i·ty
n. the state of keeping information secret and safe. You use this when details must not be shared with others.
n. the quality of being kept secret or private; the obligation to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.
The doctor promised strict confidentiality about my health.
The company signed a confidentiality agreement before sharing the new product designs.
In legal proceedings, the principle of confidentiality ensures that privileged communications between attorney and client remain protected from public disclosure.