Good governance and confidentiality: a matter of the preservation of the public sphere

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to discuss the concepts confidentiality and transparency in the context of good governance.

Design/methodology/approach

After exploring the concepts of confidentiality, good governance and other relevant concepts, they are related to each other.

Findings

When it comes to good governance, transparency is overrated and confidentiality is taken for granted. For good governance, there must be a balance between the two to preserve the public sphere.

Originality/value

The paper contributes to the understanding of good governance and the evolution of the public sphere.

Citation

Goede, M. and J. Neuwirth, R. (2014), "Good governance and confidentiality: a matter of the preservation of the public sphere", Corporate Governance, Vol. 14 No. 4, pp. 543-554. https://doi.org/10.1108/CG-08-2013-0099