Confidentiality is one of the most fundamental ethical principles in practicing anthropology. It refers to the responsibility of anthropologists to protect the identity, privacy, and personal information of individuals and communities participating in research. Since anthropological studies often involve close interaction with people, long-term fieldwork, participant observation, interviews, and collection of sensitive cultural information, maintaining confidentiality is essential for building trust and ensuring the safety and dignity of research participants. Anthropologists frequently gather information about family life, religious beliefs, political opinions, economic conditions, health, social conflicts, and cultural practices. Such information may be personal or sensitive and, if disclosed without permission, may cause embarrassment, discrimination, legal consequences, or social harm to participants. Therefore, researchers have an ethical obligation to ensure that such information remains confidential unless participants explicitly consent