1.   Because Columbia, citing privacy concerns, refuses to provide names of its doctor-investors, it is difficult to analyze whether investments change admitting patterns.

2.   A Merrill spokesman, citing the privacy of client relationships, declined to comment.

3.   But, citing privacy, he has disclosed no names or numbers.

4.   Citing employee privacy, the company also declined to comment on whether it has disciplined any.

5.   Dr. Miller has refused to be interviewed by other publications, and Dr. Nielsen has declined any interviews, citing privacy.

6.   The Citadel released few details, citing the privacy of the cadets.

7.   The company has declined to discuss actions taken against employees, citing their privacy.

8.   The FDA will not say what the conflicts were, said spokeswoman Laura Bradbard, citing privacy laws.

9.   The ophthalmologist, Dr. Shaul Debbi, would not comment, citing the privacy of his patients.

10.   Police and the institute have revealed little about why Bietighofer killed himself, citing patient privacy.