What is it called to hold information from those who aren’t supposed to know?

concealment
concealment

confidentiality
confidentiality

discretion
discretion

privacy

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The act of holding information from those who aren't supposed to know is best described as concealment. While confidentiality and discretion are related concepts concerning the protection and management of information, they generally refer to commitments not to reveal information to unauthorized parties rather than the act of hiding it. Privacy relates to an individual's right to control their personal information. Therefore, concealment is the most appropriate term for actively keeping information hidden.