sensitive

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That data is considered highly sensitive because it can be used to commit identity theft, access financial or government records, and facilitate targeted harassment or intimidation, particularly if the data were mishandled or leaked.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It forbids therapists from insisting on spreading their personal views through confidential, sensitive conversations with trusting minors happening behind closed doors.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Tech stocks are sensitive because much of their value lies in earnings far in the future.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

A secure portal also beats emailing documents directly to your preparer, since forms often include your Social Security number and other sensitive financial information.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

But I couldn’t blame her for not being sensitive to my feelings if I never shared them.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence