information control
nounUK /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən kənˈtrəʊl/
US /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən kənˈtroʊl/
Information control is when someone decides what facts other people are allowed to see or know.
The school used information control to keep the surprise party a secret.
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2. The systems and rules a company uses to keep its data safe and organized.
The bank's information control keeps customer records private.
3. The act of limiting who can access certain facts or news.
During the game, information control stopped players from learning the other team's plan.
4. Managing how information is shared within a group.
Good information control helped the club plan the event without confusion.