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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