CPM (Communication Privacy Management) is a theory that explains how people handle private information.
CPM is based on five core principles: ownership and control of private information, rules for concealing and revealing, disclosure creates co-ownership, negotiating privacy boundaries, and boundary turbulence.
An example of boundary turbulence is when private information shared with a colleague at work gets disclosed to the boss, leading to an awkward situation.
CPM is especially relevant in the digital age due to the challenges of privacy management posed by social media and online platforms.