Confidential & Confidentiality

Confidential

The classification of data whose unauthorized disclosure or use could cause substantial harm to a company or individual.

Confidentiality
A feature of information that indicates it is intended to be known by a small group of people.

Information that is confidential
The university’s information that is exempt from disclosure under the provisions of the Public Records Act or other relevant state and federal legislation. Dissemination is the governing factor for confidential information.