Off-the-Record Meeting

An off-the-record meeting is a confidential or unofficial gathering that is not documented for public record. These meetings are typically held when sensitive or delicate matters need to be discussed in a discreet manner. Participants in off-the-record meetings agree not to disclose the content or details of the discussions to external parties. Such meetings are common in legal contexts, journalism, and diplomacy when confidential information or negotiations must be protected. Off-the-record meetings require a high degree of trust among participants to maintain confidentiality.