Under which circumstance is a court interpreter generally permitted to disclose confidential information?

Under which circumstance is a court

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AWhen ordered to do so by the court
BWhen a journalist requests information in the public interest
CWhen the other party's attorney asks during cross-examination
DWhen the interpreter believes the information is already public knowledge

✓ Correct answer: A. When ordered to do so by the court A court order is a recognized legal override to confidentiality obligations. Disclosures to journalists, opposing counsel, or based on the interpreter's personal assessment of public knowledge are not valid exceptions.

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