confidentiality program
nounUK /ˌkɒnfɪˌdenʃiˈæləti ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˌkɑːnfɪˌdenʃiˈæləti ˈproʊɡræm/
A confidentiality program is a set of rules that keeps secret information safe and stops people from sharing it with others.
The company started a confidentiality program to protect its customers' private details.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A government plan that hides the addresses of people in danger so they stay safe.
The confidentiality program helped the witness move to a new home without anyone finding out.
3. A workplace training plan that teaches employees how to keep information private.
All new staff must finish the confidentiality program before they can use the files.
4. A set of computer tools that keep secret files locked and safe.
The hospital's confidentiality program keeps patient records hidden from strangers.