Privacy Order
/ˈprɪvəsi ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order restricting the disclosure or use of confidential information to protect an individual's privacy rights.
The judge issued a privacy order to prevent the release of the sensitive medical records.
Forms
- privacy order
- privacy orders
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Commentary
Privacy orders are typically issued in litigation or regulatory contexts to safeguard personal or sensitive information from public disclosure.
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