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.
Keywords Good governance, Confidentiality, Transparency, Privacy, Social media, Populism,
Public sphere.
Paper type Viewpoint