Privacy
(noun)
- The state of being alone or free from intrusion.
- The state of being free from public attention or observation.
- The state of being protected from unauthorized access to one's personal information or activities.
Origin:
From old french privacie, from latin privatus ("private"), past participle of privare ("to deprive").
Examples:
- He values his privacy and does not like to share personal information.
- The company has a strict policy on privacy and data protection.
- She felt violated when her privacy was invaded by the paparazzi.
- The new law guarantees privacy for citizens.
- The room had a lock for privacy.