Confidential communications

Confidential communications are discussions or information shared between parties that are intended to remain private and protected from unauthorized access. These exchanges are often legally safeguarded to ensure trust and privacy, such as in lawyer-client, doctor-patient, or business negotiations. The principle is that what is shared in confidence stays confidential unless there is explicit permission to disclose or a legal obligation to do so. This confidentiality helps build honest dialogue, safeguard personal or sensitive information, and maintain professional or legal trust.