Confidential
Confidential
Confidential (pronounced: /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɛnʃəl/) is an adjective that originates from the Latin word "confidentia", meaning "trust or confidence". It is often used in the context of information that is intended to be kept secret or private.
Etymology
The term "confidential" is derived from the Latin word "confidentia", which means "trust or confidence". It was first used in English in the early 17th century to describe a relationship or communication involving trust or private matters.
Related Terms
- Privacy: The state or condition of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people.
- Secrecy: The action of keeping something secret or the state of being kept secret.
- Non-disclosure agreement: A legal contract between at least two parties that outlines confidential material, knowledge, or information that the parties wish to share with one another for certain purposes, but wish to restrict access to.
- Privileged communication: Interaction between two parties in which the law recognizes a private, protected relationship. Whatever is communicated between the two parties must remain confidential.
- Data protection: The process of safeguarding important information from corruption, compromise or loss.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Confidential
- Wikipedia's article - Confidential
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