Confidentiality Order
/ˌkɒnfɪˌdɛnʃiˈælɪti ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court directive that restricts disclosure of specified information to protect sensitive or private data during litigation.
The judge issued a confidentiality order to prevent parties from sharing trade secrets disclosed in the case.
Forms
- confidentiality order
- confidentiality orders
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Commentary
Confidentiality orders are commonly tailored to balance the need for information exchange with privacy concerns during civil litigation.
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