| It is now well established, however, that covertness is the exception and openness the rule. |
| A second dimension relates to degrees of overtness or covertness during the observation process. |
| For law enforcement authorities, the expedited preservation of data forms part of initial investigations and, therefore, covertness may be important at this stage. |
| Another concern has to do with the lack of transparency regarding the funding of media, and the covertness of the links thought to have existed between the owners of the media and the political party leaders. |
| According to the respondents, it seems that covertness and isolation, two factors inherent to the trafficking in minors, seriously hamper efforts to help the victims. |
| At one time, journalistic ethics did not admit of such covertness. |
