The phrase "a confidential process" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a procedure or method that is intended to be kept secret or private, often for reasons of security or privacy.
Example: "The organization has implemented a confidential process for handling sensitive information to ensure that data breaches do not occur."
Alternatives: "a private procedure" or "a secret process".
■ Mediation A confidential process where an independent third party helps disputing parties reach an agreement.
Later Monday, the Nationals placed DeJesus on waivers, a confidential process.
This is a confidential process; please do not advise the candidate of her nomination.
Because this is a confidential process, you will only be contacted if your nominee is chosen as a recipient.
Those who described the bids, who spoke anonymously to discuss a confidential process, said a deal between The Post and Mr. Harman was far from certain.
The JOBS Act, passed last year, allows for "emerging companies" to file for an IPO in a confidential process with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The judicial bypass hearing is a free, confidential process that allows for a judge to rule within 48 hours if the minor is able to have an abortion without notifying an adult family member.
It's never pretty when a CEO is fired but it can be done smoothly, take for example the abrupt resignation of BNY CEO Robert Kelly -- a deliberate, confidential process followed by the promotion of an internal leader, Gerald Hassell, into the top spot.
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In a letter to David Cameron, he wrote: "That is an essential and confidential process … We intend to finish our work as soon as it is possible to do so whilst being fair to all those involved".
So if you do have the misfortune to need to fire a CEO, at least make that a well-managed, dignified, confidential process.
