confidentialitycheck
nounUK /ˌkɒnfɪˌdenʃiˈæləti tʃek/
US /ˌkɑːnfɪˌdenʃiˈæləti tʃek/
A confidentiality check is a way to make sure secret information stays safe and is not shared with the wrong people.
Before sharing the files, the team did a confidentiality check to keep the private details safe.
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2. A test to confirm that someone can be trusted with private information.
New staff must pass a confidentiality check before they can see the patient records.
3. A review of documents to make sure secret parts are hidden or removed.
The lawyer ran a confidentiality check on the report before it was published.
4. A step in computer systems that verifies private data is protected.
The app performs a confidentiality check each time you log in.