privileged communications

Privileged communications refer to conversations or information shared between certain professionals, like lawyers and their clients, or doctors and patients, that are protected by law from being disclosed to others. This confidentiality ensures trust, allowing individuals to speak openly, knowing their private information won’t be revealed without permission. The purpose is to promote honest, effective communication necessary for providing legal or medical advice. However, this privilege isn’t absolute; in some cases, such as if there’s a threat to safety, the confidentiality may be overridden.