Source Confidentiality
/ˈsɔːrs kɒnfɪˌdɛnʃiˈælɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal principle protecting the identity of a source who provides confidential information, often to journalists or whistleblowers, from being disclosed without consent.
The court upheld source confidentiality to shield the journalist's informant from being revealed.
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- source confidentiality
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Commentary
Source confidentiality is crucial in evidentiary contexts and freedom of the press, requiring careful balancing between privacy and legal disclosure demands.
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