Secrecy is the practice of hiding information from others. That which is kept hidden is known as the secret. Secrecy is often controversial. Many people claim that, at least in some situations, it is better for everyone if everyone knows all the facts—there should be no secrets. Closely allied—perhaps synonymous—notions of confidentiality and privacy are often considered virtues. William Penn wrote, "It is wise not to seek a secret; and honest, not to reveal one."
Technology of secrecy
Preservation of secrets is one of the goals of information security. Techniques used include physical security and cryptography. The latter depends on the secrecy of cryptographic keys. Many believe that security technology can be more effective if it itself is not kept secret. See Full disclosure, Kerckhoffs' principle, Security through obscurity.
Information hiding is a design principle in much software engineering. It is considered easier to verify software reliability if one can be sure that different parts of the program only have access to certain information.
Hazards of secrecy
Excessive secrecy is often cited as a source of much human conflict. One may have to lie in order to hold a secret, which might lead to psychological repercussions. The alternative -- declining to answer when asked something -- may suggest the answer and may therefore not always be suitable for keeping a secret. Also, the other may insist that one answers the question. Nearly 2500 years ago, Sophocles wrote, "Do nothing secretly; for Time sees and hears all things, and discloses all."
2006-10-25 19:14:09
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answered by vijaya l 4
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In America you think you have secrecy so transparent unless you have big bucks. In the album "Wild Streak" by Hank Williams,Jr he has a song "What You Don't Know Won't Hurt You" it talks about how people spy on each other and it is how the government spies so much that Americans FEEL as if privacy is non-existent.
Privacy means only people that are informed will know and the rest will know nothing. It also means that not everything is information for everyone to know.
BOCEPHUS RULES !!!
2006-10-25 19:18:06
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answered by Anonymous
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There are two kinds of information:wanted and unwanted.
The process of converting an unwanted information to a wanted information, by making use of an innate characterstic of human beings called gossiping, is known as SECRECY.
2006-10-26 06:57:56
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answered by varun g 2
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Secrecy is a naturally occuring phenomenom that enhances it's perceived value through transaction. I'd tell you more, but its a secret...
2006-10-25 19:23:57
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answered by thrag 4
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Philosophy is the project on the subject count of the fact and concepts in the back of the introduction and life of this universe. in fact that's usually on the subject count of God and introduction. in modern-day circumstances, philosophy has replace right into a consumer-friendly notice to describe a guy or woman's perspectives on a particular project, or his theory technique which won't be consistent with it extremely is meaning. despite the fact that, employing the notice philosophy in wider spectrum would not in any way impact the actual meaning of philosophy of fact.
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answered by ? 4
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Secret societies often require an elaborate form of initiation and ritual use of symbols, passwords, and handshakes as a means of recognition among members.
2006-10-25 19:03:22
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answered by Josh 3
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secrecy is how my life is lived--can't explain it---too complicated
2006-10-25 19:14:35
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answered by Anonymous
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Intentional deception in order to hide details or facts you don't want disclosed.
2006-10-26 16:40:50
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answered by Celebrity girl 7
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everything is secrecy
2006-10-26 11:13:53
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answered by :) 2
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defenition of secrecy is top secret...... i cant disclose this to anyone
2006-10-26 20:19:16
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answered by justine 1
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