Why is the POST method more often used for transmitting confidential data in requests than GET?

The POST method is more often used for transmitting confidential data because:

• Data is sent in the request body, not in the URL, which reduces the risk of accidental disclosure (e.g., in browser history, server logs, or proxies).
• URLs with GET parameters can be easily intercepted or saved, which is unsafe for sensitive information.
• POST requests are not cached by the browser by default, reducing the likelihood of data leaks.

Thus, POST provides a more secure data transmission compared to GET.