Glomar response

A Glomar response is when a government or organization refuses to confirm or deny the existence of certain information, often because revealing it could jeopardize security, reveal classified details, or breach privacy. Instead of directly answering a request for information, they say they cannot confirm or deny whether the information exists. This approach helps protect sensitive data while maintaining legal or policy boundaries. Essentially, it's a way of saying, "We can't tell you if we have that information or not," without providing additional details.