When a researcher knows but agrees not to disclose her research subjects' identities, she has likely assured them of:

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Confidentiality refers to the agreement that a researcher makes to protect the personal information or identities of their research participants, while still using that information in their research. Anonymity is a step further, ensuring that the researchers cannot identify individual participants at all. Privacy refers to a participant's right to control their personal information, including who has access to it. Legal protection refers to the laws that protect research participants' rights and the obligations of the researchers conducting the study.

When a Researcher Knows but Agrees Not to Disclose Her