confidentiality

• Sustantivo que designa el estado o cualidad de lo que es confidencial o secreto, así como la práctica de mantener la privacidad y de no divulgar información reservada sin autorización.

A noun referring to the state of being private or secret, or the practice of exercising discretion in handling sensitive information.

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1. State of being secretB2formal

   The condition of being kept private or hidden from unauthorized access.

   Confidencialidad

   • The confidentiality of the patient's records is protected by law.
   • All employees must sign an agreement to ensure confidentiality.
   • The leak violated the confidentiality of the negotiations.

   Sinónimosconcealmentdiscretionprivacyprivatenesssecrecy

   Antónimosdisclosureopennesspublicity

2. Discretion in keeping secretsB2formal

   The practice of handling sensitive information with care and not revealing it to others.

   Confidencialidad

   • The lawyer stressed the importance of confidentiality in legal matters.
   • She handled the client's personal details with strict confidentiality.
   • Breaching confidentiality can result in serious consequences.

   Sinónimosdiscretionprivacysecrecysecretiveness

   Antónimosindiscretionleakage