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Is there a difference between privacy and secrecy??

If so why? Or please give an example.
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
privacy refers to something that is no one else's business. Secrecy covers privacy but it can also include things that do concern others but are kept from them. The amount of money I have in the bank is none of you business and I use privacy and secrecy to keep you from finding out. Hillary Clinton conspiring to keep her health out of the voter's eyes is secrecy because those who would vote for the president aught to know if their candidate is healthy enough to serve.
Jeephikelove · 46-50, F
Very good point...thank you
Serenitree · F
Or how much money I don't have. That's a secret too.
Jeephikelove · 46-50, F
@Serenitree: true
offingg · 26-30, F
Secrecy is hiding something, privacy is selectively only sharing some aspects of your life I guess
Jeephikelove · 46-50, F
Ya good point
Ambroseguy80 · 51-55, M
Yes. Privacy has a positive connotation, as if it is a right or something. Secrecy, on the other hand, has a negative connotation, as if it's sneaky and sleazy behavior.
Jeephikelove · 46-50, F
Thank you
Ambroseguy80 · 51-55, M
Anytime! :)
SW-User
Yes... privacy are secrets you have a right to... such as your personal finances. Secrecy is keeping information confidential - without judging whether others have a right to that info or not.
Jeephikelove · 46-50, F
Thank you 😊
thealsatian · 41-45, M
They say that everyone has a public life, a private life, and a secret life 😊
Jeephikelove · 46-50, F
@thealsatian Good point!!
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Jeephikelove · 46-50, F
@lacsar: lol ok good, cuz I have read many of your answers and thought you were pretty cool...wouldn't want to think you're a dick. 😉
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Jeephikelove · 46-50, F
@lacsar: None taken relax buddy
For example:

A private meeting is one that only certain people can attend.
A secret meeting is one that only certain people know exists.
Jeephikelove · 46-50, F
Good response! Thank you
Serenitree · F
@bijoubrossard you always have the definitive response. You are a very smart woman.

 
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