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Client confidentiality

🇬🇧 UK //ˌklaɪənt ˌkɒnfɪˌdɛnʃiˈælɪti// 🇺🇸 US //ˌklaɪənt ˌkɑːnfɪˌdɛnʃiˈælɪti//

Meaning of Client confidentiality

The principle of keeping a client's information private.

In simple words: Keeping information secret between a client and a service provider.

Client confidentiality in a sentence

• The lawyer emphasized the importance of client confidentiality during the meeting.
• Maintaining client confidentiality is essential in a therapist's practice.
• The company has strict policies in place to ensure client confidentiality.
• Violating client confidentiality can lead to severe legal consequences.
• They signed a contract to guarantee client confidentiality before starting the project.

How to use Client confidentiality

Use in professional contexts, especially in legal, medical, or business environments. Avoid in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a 'client', like a lawyer, who keeps secrets safe.

Related words

Collocations with Client confidentiality

• maintain client confidentiality
• breach of client confidentiality
• ensure client confidentiality
• client confidentiality agreement
• respect client confidentiality

Synonyms for Client confidentiality

• client privacy
• data protection
• information security
• discretion
• secrecy

Common mistakes with Client confidentiality

• Confusing with 'customer privacy', which is broader.
• Using it in informal discussions where it's inappropriate.
• Failing to explain its importance in professional settings.

Frequently asked questions about Client confidentiality

What does Client confidentiality mean?

Keeping information secret between a client and a service provider.

What is the definition of Client confidentiality?

The principle of keeping a client's information private.

How do you use Client confidentiality in a sentence?

The lawyer emphasized the importance of client confidentiality during the meeting.

Can you give another example of Client confidentiality?

Maintaining client confidentiality is essential in a therapist's practice.

What are synonyms for Client confidentiality?

Common alternatives include client privacy, data protection, information security, discretion, secrecy.

What words go with Client confidentiality?

It commonly pairs with maintain client confidentiality, breach of client confidentiality, ensure client confidentiality, client confidentiality agreement, respect client confidentiality.

What are common mistakes when using Client confidentiality?

Confusing with 'customer privacy', which is broader. Using it in informal discussions where it's inappropriate. Failing to explain its importance in professional settings.

How do you pronounce Client confidentiality?

US: //ˌklaɪənt ˌkɑːnfɪˌdɛnʃiˈælɪti//, UK: //ˌklaɪənt ˌkɒnfɪˌdɛnʃiˈælɪti//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Client confidentiality formal or informal?

"Client confidentiality" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Client confidentiality?

Use in professional contexts, especially in legal, medical, or business environments. Avoid in casual conversations.