Secrecy
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| - | == Related terms == | + | '''Secrecy''' is the practice of sharing [[information]] among a group of people, which can be as small as one person, while hiding it from others. That which is kept hidden is known as the '''secret'''. Secrecy is often controversial. Many people claim that, at least in some situations, it is better for everyone if everyone knows all the facts—there should be no secrets. The closely allied, perhaps even synonymous notions of [[confidentiality]] and [[privacy]] are often considered virtues. [[William Penn]] wrote, "It is wise not to seek a secret; and honest, not to reveal one."[http://chatna.com/theme/secrets.htm]== Related terms == |
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Secrecy is the practice of sharing information among a group of people, which can be as small as one person, while hiding it from others. That which is kept hidden is known as the secret. Secrecy is often controversial. Many people claim that, at least in some situations, it is better for everyone if everyone knows all the facts—there should be no secrets. The closely allied, perhaps even synonymous notions of confidentiality and privacy are often considered virtues. William Penn wrote, "It is wise not to seek a secret; and honest, not to reveal one."[1]== Related terms ==
censorship - hidden - illegal - illicit - secret
