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/ˈpraɪvəsi/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The state or condition of being free from public attention or disturbance; the right of individuals to keep their personal information out of public view.
She values her privacy and prefers not to share her personal life on social media.
The ability of an individual or group to seclude themselves or information about themselves and thereby reveal themselves selectively.
With the rise of technology, maintaining one's privacy has become increasingly challenging.
A fundamental human right that protects individuals against intrusion into their personal affairs.
The legislation aims to enhance data privacy for consumers online.
Etymology
From Latin 'privatus', meaning 'belonging to oneself'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
right to privacy
The right of individuals to control access to their personal information.
privacy policy
A statement or legal document that explains how an organization collects, uses, and protects personal data.
Related Words
confidentiality
The ethical principle that ensures that information is disclosed only to those who are authorized to have access.
anonymity
The state of being not identifiable within a set of subjects.
Slang Meanings
Cloak
He used a cloak to create some privacy from the cameras.
Hideout
She found a hideout where she could have some privacy.