Asked by k

Which of the following scenarios is a circumstance in which it would be ethical to practice confidentiality?
a.
Your friend tells you her new business idea that will make her rich
b.
Your coworker tells you they are planning on clocking in early to make more money
c.
Your boss asks you to email your personal information for non-work purposes
d.
Your friend asks you not to report that you’ve seen them steal company property

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
a.

Keeping a friend's private business idea confidential is ethical. It’s not appropriate to withhold or conceal illegal or harmful acts (b and d), and (c) is a coercive or improper request by a boss rather than a legitimate confidentiality matter.