privacy

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  1. noun The quality or condition of being secluded from the presence or view of others.
  2. noun The state of being free from unsanctioned intrusion: a person's right to privacy.
  3. noun The state of being concealed; secrecy.

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  • This means that our privacy is at the mercy of the database security.
  • WNYC values your participation in our public radio community, both online and offline, and assures you that your privacy is a priority to us. —  WNYC New York Public Radio
  • At the same time, your privacy is also compromised. —  de.lirio.us
  • The new Risk Monitor alerts you automatically when your privacy is at risk. —  Mininova
  • Supporters of the judge and prosecutor have said that their privacy was an issue. —  The StandDown Texas Project
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