Confidentialité

Definition

Confidentialité refers to keeping information private and not sharing it with unauthorized individuals or entities. It is about protecting sensitive data from being accessed or disclosed without permission.

Analogy

Imagine confidentialité as a locked diary where you write your deepest secrets. Only you have the key to unlock it, ensuring that your thoughts remain private and secure.

Related terms

Sécurité des données: Sécurité des données means data security. It involves implementing measures to protect information from unauthorized access or loss.

Secret professionnel: Secret professionnel refers to professional secrecy. It is an ethical obligation for certain professionals (such as doctors or lawyers) to keep client information confidential.

Cryptage: Cryptage is encryption in French. It is the process of converting information into code to prevent unauthorized access.