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confidentiality

[kahn-fi-den-shee-al-i-tee] / ˌkɑn fɪˌdɛn ʃiˈæl ɪ ti /












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The document also contains a confidentiality clause barring Betancourt’s company from disclosing the “existence and terms” of the U.S. government agreement.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

A trust spokesperson said it had launched an investigation after Chapman's death but would not comment further due to patient confidentiality.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The jury in Tampa, Fla., found that air taxi startup Joby Aviation owes roughly $116.9 million to aviation supplier Aerosonic after it allegedly breached a confidentiality agreement and mishandled trade secrets.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

However, they communicate little about what they do on this front, for various reasons, including confidentiality.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

It’s safe with Kamal, he can’t ever tell anyone because of patient confidentiality.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

The lawyers said her role was to "ensure the club's established and robust safeguarding structures, procedures and necessary confidentialities were followed and respected throughout".

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026


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