Official secrets are pieces of information that a government or organization designates as confidential and to be kept secret. Synonyms for the term "official secret" include confidential information, classified documents, state secrets, top-secret intelligence, sensitive data, and privileged information. These terms refer to any governmental or corporate information that is not meant to be disclosed to the public or unauthorized personnel. The secrecy surrounding these types of information is important for maintaining security, avoiding leaks of confidential information, and preventing harm to individuals or the organization. Thus, understanding and respecting the confidentiality of official secrets is critical to the functioning of any government or organization.