Confidentiality is the principle of ensuring that information is accessible only to authorized individuals, entities, or processes. It involves implementing measures to prevent the unauthorized disclosure, access, or exposure of sensitive or confidential data, thereby protecting the privacy and integrityIn the context of data security and privacy, integrity refer... of the information. Confidentiality is a crucial aspect of data security and is often achieved through access controls, encryptionEncryption is the process of converting plaintext data into ..., and strict access management protocols.