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Definition: The state of being free from intrusion or disturbance in one's private life or affairs. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed, 1993)  a civil right to freedom from intrusion in one's private affairs; note X ref, a Federal statute; privacy of patient data or records: index under CONFIDENTIALITY   
See Also Confidentiality; Personal Space; Self Disclosure
Examples Access to Information; Genetic Privacy 		Other names Public Law 93 579; PL93 579; PL 93 579; Law 93-579, Public; Act, Privacy; PL93-579; PL 93-579; Public Law 93-579; Privacy Act

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