The principle of Confidentiality in Alternative Dispute Resolution

In contrast with general principle of open legal proceedings in governmental courts we have a general rule governing on arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution like negotiation, arbitration, mediation, privacy & confidentiality proceedings. In other words, in this method third parties except for parties of dispute are not authorized to be present and observe parties disputes. Furthermore any distribution of the case and disclosing of information and presented documents either by parties and/or relevant persons of the case have some limitations and prohibitions as well. This paper intends to consider the real meaning of privacy and confidentiality in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, manner of reacting to different laws and regulations especially forkeeping confidentiality situation of mentioned methods.