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Information Confidentiality
  • The computer security characteristic that makes sure individuals are given access to computer resources based on security clearance and need-to-know. This characteristic protects against compromise and inadvertent disclosure.
  • A concept that applies to data that must be held in confidence and that describes the status and degree of protection that must be provided for individuals or organizations.
  • The concept of holding sensitive data in confidence, limited to an appropriate set of individuals or organizations. (NISTIR 4659).