Aliases

Disambiguation

In this corpus context, 'confidentiality' refers to the legal doctrine and classification principle protecting sensitive government information, NOT personal data privacy. Distinguished from 'secrecy' (adversary unaware information exists) vs. 'confidentiality' (adversary aware but cannot access).

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Concept

A U.S. government classification principle (lowest of three levels) restricting access to information whose unauthorized disclosure could cause damage to national security, requiring both appropriate clearance and need-to-know authorization.

Um princípio de classificação do governo dos EUA (mais baixo dos três níveis) que restringe o acesso a informações cuja divulgação não autorizada poderia causar dano à segurança nacional, exigindo tanto autorização de segurança apropriada quanto autorização de necessidade de saber.

Enrichment

• Classified information in the United States
  Wikipedia▎ high· 2026-05-14
  • Confidential is lowest of three-tier classification system
  • Unauthorized disclosure must 'reasonably cause damage' to national security
  • Executive Order 12356 governs classification system
  • Requires both clearance and need-to-know
• An Introduction to the Security and Classification System
  Federation of American Scientists▎ high· 2026-05-14
  • Classification designed to protect confidentiality of military, foreign policy, and intelligence information
  • Confidential level covers military strength data and technical information
  • Three-level hierarchy: Confidential (damage), Secret (serious damage), Top Secret (exceptionally grave damage)
  • Compartmentalization enforces need-to-know principle
• Compromised Confidentiality in the Military Is Harmful
  RAND Corporation▎ medium· 2026-05-14
  • Military emphasizes confidentiality as operational security requirement
  • Breach of confidentiality can compromise military effectiveness
  • Doctrine reinforced across DoD components