1.
internal information; insider information; confidential information
Information that is known only within an organization and not intended for public disclosure. Often refers to proprietary business data or confidential details.
内部情報を漏らすのは禁止されている。
Leaking internal information is prohibited.
内部情報を使った株の取引は違法です。
Stock trading using insider information is illegal.
記者は匿名の関係者から内部情報を入手し、記事にした。
The reporter obtained insider information from an anonymous source and turned it into a story.
A compound of 内部 (inside, internal) + 情報 (information). Frequently used in business and legal contexts, especially regarding corporate governance and securities law.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 内部情報を漏らす: to leak internal information
- 内部情報を入手する: to obtain insider information
- 内部情報に基づく取引: insider trading
- 内部情報の管理: management of internal information
USAGE:
In financial and legal contexts, 内部情報 specifically refers to material non-public information about a company. Using such information for stock trading is called 内部者取引 (insider trading) or インサイダー取引, and is a criminal offense in Japan.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 機密情報: classified/confidential information (stronger secrecy; often government or military)
- 社外秘: company confidential (label used on documents not to be shared outside the company)
- 極秘: top secret (the highest level of confidentiality)