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Confidentiality vs. Discretion — What's the Difference?

Confidentiality vs. Discretion — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Confidentiality and Discretion

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Confidentiality

Confidentiality involves a set of rules or a promise usually executed through confidentiality agreements that limits access or places restrictions on certain types of information.

Discretion

The trait of judging wisely and objectively;
A man of discernment

Confidentiality

Done or communicated in confidence; secret.

Discretion

Discretion has the meaning of acting on one's own authority and judgment. In law, discretion as to legal rulings, such as whether evidence is excluded at a trial, may be exercised by a judge.

Confidentiality

Entrusted with the confidence of another
A confidential secretary.
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Discretion

The quality of being discreet; circumspection
"the almost unknown young man who lived in the upper room ... coming and going with discretion" (Doris Lessing).

Confidentiality

Denoting confidence or intimacy
A confidential tone of voice.

Discretion

Freedom to act or judge on one's own
All the decisions were left to our discretion.

Confidentiality

Containing information, the unauthorized disclosure of which poses a threat to national security.

Discretion

(Archaic) The ability or power to discern what is responsible or socially appropriate
"She had even condescended to advise him to marry as soon as he could, provided he chose with discretion" (Jane Austen).

Confidentiality

(uncountable) The property of being confidential.

Discretion

Individual justice from experience in quality of perception: discrete.
The police came and searched us at their discretion because we were shouting at each other's faces.

Confidentiality

(countable) Something told in confidence; a secret.

Discretion

The quality of being discreet.
Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.

Confidentiality

The state or attribute of being secret; privacy; as, you must respect the confidentiality of your client's communications.

Discretion

The ability to make wise choices or decisions.

Confidentiality

Discretion in keeping secret information.

Discretion

The freedom to make one's own judgements.
I leave that to your discretion.

Confidentiality

The state of being secret;
You must respect the confidentiality of your client's communications

Discretion

Disjunction; separation.

Confidentiality

Discretion in keeping secret information

Discretion

The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters of propriety and self-control; prudence; circumspection; wariness.
The better part of valor is discretion.
The greatest parts without discretion may be fatal to their owner.

Discretion

Discrimination.
Well spoken, with good accent and good discretion.

Discretion

Freedom to act according to one's own judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will.

Discretion

Freedom to act or judge on one's own

Discretion

Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress;
The servants showed great tact and discretion

Discretion

Refined taste; tact

Discretion

The power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies

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