confidentiality order
[kɒn.fɪ.denʃi.ˈæl.ɪ.ti ˈɔː.dər]
nounpl: confidentiality orders
ordem de confidencialidade
1. A court order that restricts the disclosure of certain information, documents, or testimony in legal proceedings to protect sensitive or proprietary information
The judge issued a confidentiality order to prevent the release of trade secrets during the litigation.
O juiz expediu uma ordem de confidencialidade para impedir a divulgação de segredos comerciais durante o litígio.
2. A legal directive that requires parties in a case to keep specific information private and not share it with the public or unauthorized individuals
Under the confidentiality order, the witness could not discuss the case details with anyone outside the courtroom.
De acordo com a ordem de confidencialidade, a testemunha não podia discutir os detalhes do caso com ninguém fora da sala de audiência.
This term is essential in both American and Brazilian legal systems, commonly used in commercial litigation, family law, and cases involving proprietary information. In Brazil, it's often referred to as 'ordem de sigilo' in judicial contexts. Violating a confidentiality order can result in contempt of court charges and significant penalties.
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