26984 words

privacy

4 definitions • 13 examples
1
someone's right to keep their personal matters and relationships secret:

Examples:

The new law is designed to protect people's privacy.
2
the state of being alone:

Examples:

I hate sharing a bedroom - I never get any privacy.
3
the state of being alone, or the right to keep one’s personal matters and relationships secret:

Examples:

A fence would give us more privacy in the backyard.
4
the right that someone has to keep their personal life or personal information secret or known only to a small group of people:

Examples:

Among the three industries studied, concerns about privacy and security of data were highest in the financial sector.
Security and privacy issues relating to online trading still represent the most significant barrier to e-commerce.
Despite recent lawsuits upholding rights to privacy, the media show little willingness to keep their distance.
data/online/internet privacy
privacy laws/policies/rights
an invasion/violation of privacy Campaigners have protested that the release of sensitive medical information is an invasion of privacy.
invade/breach/violate sb's privacy According to customers, the company was using underhand tactics in order to invade their privacy.
protect/safeguard/respect sb's privacy She donated $650,000 to the party through intermediaries in order to protect her privacy.

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