confidentiality

US /ˌkɒnfɪˌdenʃɪ'ælɪtɪ/

UK /ˌkɒnfɪˌdenʃiˈæləti/

B1

noun

  • Agreement to keep some information secret

other

  • The state of being kept secret.

Examples

efforts to protect the confidentiality of the client

He breached confidentiality by releasing information on weapons tests.