confidentiality
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confidentiality
The duty or practice of not passing on certain information, processes, or documents to unauthorized people and of treating them confidentially.
Alle Mitarbeiter mussten eine Vereinbarung zur Geheimhaltung der Firmendaten unterschreiben.
All employees had to sign an agreement on the confidentiality of company data.
'Geheimhaltung' (confidentiality) is a noun derived from the verb-adjective combination 'geheim halten' (to keep secret). It describes the action or principle of keeping something secret.
Die genauen Details des Vertrags unterliegen der Geheimhaltung.
The exact details of the contract are subject to confidentiality.
This word belongs to formal language and is mainly used in legal, business, or political contexts. In everyday language, people are more likely to say 'ein Geheimnis bewahren' (to keep a secret).
Der Anwalt ist zur strengsten Geheimhaltung verpflichtet.
The lawyer is bound to the strictest confidentiality.
Common verbs in this context are 'Geheimhaltung wahren' (to maintain confidentiality), 'zur Geheimhaltung verpflichten' (to oblige someone to maintain confidentiality), or 'die Geheimhaltung verletzen' (to breach confidentiality).
Wer die Geheimhaltung bricht, muss mit rechtlichen Konsequenzen rechnen.
Anyone who breaches confidentiality must expect legal consequences.
silence
„Geheimhaltung“ and „Stillschweigen“ can both mean that information is not supposed to become known. „Stillschweigen“ mainly refers to deliberately not talking about a matter, while „Geheimhaltung“ also includes documents, processes, and organizational measures. When the focus is on remaining silent, „Stillschweigen“ is appropriate; when it is on the broader protection of information, „Geheimhaltung“ is appropriate.
Die Geheimhaltung der neuen Pläne verlangt, dass wir die Dokumente sicher aufbewahren.
Keeping the new plans confidential requires us to store the documents securely.
Die Geheimhaltung der neuen Pläne verlangt, dass wir über das Projekt Stillschweigen bewahren.
Keeping the new plans confidential requires us to remain silent about the project.
