privileged information
[ˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ɪnˈfɔrmeɪʃən]
nounpl: privileged information (uncountable)
informação privilegiada
1. Confidential information that is protected by law and cannot be disclosed without consent, typically shared between a professional and client (lawyer-client, doctor-patient, etc.)
The lawyer refused to disclose privileged information discussed during the confidential consultation.
O advogado se recusou a divulgar a informação privilegiada discutida durante a consulta confidencial.
2. Information that is restricted or only available to a limited group of authorized individuals, often due to its sensitive or proprietary nature.
Trading on privileged information about the company's merger is considered illegal insider trading.
Negociar com informação privilegiada sobre a fusão da empresa é considerado negociação com informações privilegiadas ilegal.
3. Knowledge or data that gives someone an unfair advantage or special access not available to the general public.
As a board member, she had access to privileged information before it was released to shareholders.
Como membro do conselho, ela tinha acesso a informações privilegiadas antes de serem divulgadas aos acionistas.
In both American and Brazilian legal systems, privileged information is a cornerstone of confidentiality laws. In the USA, attorney-client privilege is constitutionally protected, while in Brazil, 'sigilo profissional' (professional secrecy) is protected by law. The concept is especially important in corporate governance, with strict penalties for those who leak or trade on privileged information, particularly in stock markets. This term is frequently used in legal documents, corporate compliance policies, and financial regulations.
NYC Slang
inside info, the lowdown, sensitive intel
Related Idioms & Phrases
privileged information protection
breach of privileged information
access to privileged information
under the guise of privileged information
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