Secrecy Legislation
/ˈsiːkrəsi ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Laws and regulations enacted to protect confidential information from unauthorized disclosure.
The government enacted new secrecy legislation to safeguard national security information.
- (n.) Statutory provisions that impose obligations on individuals or entities to maintain secrecy in particular circumstances.
Secrecy legislation often requires employees to sign non-disclosure agreements.
Forms
- secrecy legislation
- secrecy legislations
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Commentary
Secrecy legislation commonly intersects with confidentiality and data protection laws; drafters should clearly specify scope and penalties for breaches.
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