Confidentiality

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The obligation to keep client information private and not disclose it to anyone outside of the professional relationship, except under certain specific circumstances.

What does confidentiality involve?

"Confidentiality involves a set of rules or a promise usually executed through confidentiality agreements..."

How is access to information limited?

"...that limits the access or places restrictions on certain types of information."

What are confidentiality agreements?

"...usually executed through confidentiality agreements..."

What is the purpose of confidentiality agreements?

"...that limits the access or places restrictions on certain types of information."

How are rules regarding confidentiality implemented?

"...through confidentiality agreements..."

What does confidentiality restrict?

"...limits the access or places restrictions on certain types of information."

What is the significance of confidentiality?

"Confidentiality involves a set of rules or a promise..."

Why are confidentiality agreements necessary?

"...usually executed through confidentiality agreements that limits the access..."

What are the different components of confidentiality?

"Confidentiality involves a set of rules or a promise usually executed through confidentiality agreements..."

What is the scope of confidentiality?

"...places restrictions on certain types of information."

How do confidentiality agreements function?

"...usually executed through confidentiality agreements..."

On what basis is information access restricted?

"...limits the access or places restrictions on certain types of information."

Are there any exceptions to confidentiality rules?

"Confidentiality involves a set of rules or a promise usually executed through confidentiality agreements..."

What types of information can be subject to restrictions?

"...places restrictions on certain types of information."

How does confidentiality contribute to privacy?

"Confidentiality involves a set of rules or a promise usually executed through confidentiality agreements..."

What happens if confidentiality is breached?

"...limits the access or places restrictions on certain types of information."

Who is responsible for maintaining confidentiality?

"Confidentiality involves a set of rules or a promise usually executed through confidentiality agreements..."

How can confidentiality be ensured?

"...usually executed through confidentiality agreements..."

What potential consequences can arise from disregarding confidentiality?

"...limits the access or places restrictions on certain types of information."

Can confidentiality be legally enforced?

"...usually executed through confidentiality agreements..."