Under Standard III(E) Preservation of Confidentiality, a member may disclose confidential client information when:

Under Standard III(E) Preservation of

Multiple choice — select the best answer

AA friend at another firm asks politely
BDisclosure is required by law or the client permits it
CIt would help win a new client
DThe information is several months old

✓ Correct answer: B. Disclosure is required by law or the client permits it Standard III(E) requires keeping client information confidential unless it concerns illegal activities, disclosure is required by law, or the client permits disclosure.

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