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Confidentiality obligations
publish date: 2026/05/28 07:21:46.490780 UTC
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Engineers often have access to sensitive information such as medical records, financial data, or proprietary algorithms. Ethical practice requires protecting this information.
Which action demonstrates ethical confidentiality?
Correct Answer
Keeping client data private unless legally required to disclose it
Explanation
Engineers must protect confidential information and only disclose it when legally obligated or when necessary to prevent harm.
Reference
Software Engineering Ethics — Sommerville