Nondisclosable

Nondisclosable is an adjective describing information or material that cannot be disclosed to others, either because of legal prohibitions, contractual obligations, or inherent confidentiality. In practical use, the term often appears in business, government, or legal contexts to indicate that sharing or publishing the item is restricted.

The term is formed from non- plus disclosable (from disclose) with the suffix -able, meaning capable of being disclosed. It is less common in formal writing than terms like confidential or restricted; synonyms include confidential, restricted, privileged, or classified information.

Contexts and examples include trade secrets, certain regulatory disclosures, personal data protected by privacy laws, communications under attorney‑client privilege, or information whose release could threaten national security; nondisclosable items may also include proprietary research or sensitive security details.

Legal and ethical considerations: organizations may designate information as nondisclosable through non-disclosure agreements or statutory protections. Breach can trigger penalties. Even nondisclosable information may be disclosed under lawful orders or exemptions; privacy and data-protection regimes require safeguards and defined access controls.

Implementation and terminology: in policy language, nondisclosable data may be classified as confidential or restricted and subject to access controls, audits, and retention rules; clear labeling helps manage disclosure risk and aligns with legal obligations.

See also: Confidentiality, Non-disclosure agreement, Data privacy, Trade secret, Classified information.