confidentiality
nounUK /ˌkɒnfɪˌdenʃiˈæləti/
US /ˌkɑːnfɪˌdenʃiˈæləti/
Keeping secrets safe and not telling other people.
The doctor promised confidentiality, so she did not tell anyone about my visit.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A promise to keep information private.
The company asked all workers to sign a confidentiality agreement.
3. The state of being kept secret from others.
The confidentiality of the test answers was very important.
4. The habit of not sharing what someone tells you in private.
Her confidentiality made her a good friend to talk to.