Also means
privacy
Usage Note
Confidentialité is the standard legal and technical term appearing in politique de confidentialité ('privacy policy'), the notice required on French websites under GDPR. It is a long noun but indispensable in contracts, medicine, and digital contexts. The related adjective is confidentiel/confidentielle.
Examples
"Notre politique de confidentialité protège vos données."
Natural Translation
Our privacy policy protects your data.

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