The term 'OPPOSITE OF OPENNESS' can be summed up as SECRECY, which is a 7-letter word. SECRECY is the practice of hiding information from certain individuals or groups who do not have the 'need to know', perhaps while sharing it with other individuals. It is often done to protect sensitive information from being shared with the public or to protect trade secrets. SECRECY is often seen as a way to maintain power and control over information.