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need-to-know basis

/ˌniːd tə ˈnoʊ ˌbeɪ sɪs/noun phrase
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A security protocol limiting access to sensitive information solely to those whose jobs demand it, reducing leak risks through compartmentalization. Rooted in intelligence and military ops, it's now a staple in business and government for protecting trade secrets or classified data. In casual talk, it playfully dodges prying questions.

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