Should evidence in criminal cases be kept confidential?

Legal analysis: In criminal proceedings, if the evidence involves state secrets, business secrets, or personal privacy, it should be kept confidential.

Legal basis: Article 54 of the "Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China". The people's courts, people's procuratorates and public security organs have the right to collect and obtain evidence from relevant units and individuals. Relevant units and individuals should truthfully provide evidence. Physical evidence, documentary evidence, audio-visual materials, electronic data and other evidence materials collected by administrative agencies during the course of administrative law enforcement and case investigation can be used as evidence in criminal proceedings. Evidence involving state secrets, business secrets and personal privacy shall be kept confidential. No matter who forges, conceals or destroys evidence, no matter who the evidence belongs to, they will be held accountable by law.