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Description
Client confidentiality is the principle that an institution or individual should not reveal information about their clients to a third party without the consent of the client or a clear legal reason. Confidentiality derives from the word confidential. Confidential means containing information or information that is private or secret. Confidentiality for clients is the agreement to limit access to a subject's information. This concept is commonly provided for in law in most countries.

In some cases the data is by definition inaccessible to third parties and should never be revealed; this can include confidential information gathered by professionals. Confidentiality is practiced in many fields such as: medical, law, the public, and etc...

Client confidentiality protects the company and the client it is representing. It is a professional duty to refrain from speaking about certain matters pertaining to their clients.

Purpose
The purpose of client confidentiality is to serve as a protection for the clients from having their information disclosed. It is a measure of support for privacy for clients. Confidentiality and the use of Non-disclosure agreements are related topics that influence everyday life. Non-disclosure agreements are also known as confidentiality agreements. The confidentiality agreement is a contract between two or more parties which most client confidentiality, in most cases, use. Any information received or given between the two parties is considered confidential. Between two parties, a time period must be discussed to consider how long the information shall remain confidential.

Needs In Society
The need for confidentiality varies. For medical professionals, the use of confidentiality is to serve as a protection of health for the public and the individuals in it. Confidentiality pertains to data whereas privacy is for the people. Confidentiality protects the subject's information. For professionals, abiding by confidentiality of each and every one of their clients is crucial from causing breaches in their information from others. However, priviledge (evidence) is the exception to the rule of confidentiality.

Types of Consent
Consent is the communication between someone of profession and a client giving legal permissions to a professional. A consent form is a legal documentation that must be acquired from a professional. Client confidentiality is in relationship with consent because this information must not be disclosed.

1. Implied Consent 2. Expressed Consent 3. Informed Consent 4. Unanimous Consent

Examples of Confidentiality
1.Therapeutic - Offices are organized to protect client's privacy by the use of separate entrances and exits. In addition, some cases, clients are allowed to compensate their sessions by cash instead of filing an insurance claim.

2.Medical - Medical professionals are required not to give information about a patient who are not directly involved in caretaking of a patient. However, patients are explained the extent of confidentiality that will be maintained and under what circumstances their information may be shared.

3. Law - Lawyers are allowed to disconnect him or herself from practical moral considerations. Confidentiality is the means to serve his or her client effectively. The stronger information is confidential, the more a client will disclose for a professional to assist in cases.

Cases/Laws
Federal and state laws protect their citizens of privacy. Federal laws will govern rather than state laws. State laws differ from state to state.

Video Privacy Protection Act

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act

Freedom of Information Act

Privacy Act of 1974

Bank Secrecy Act

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Practices
Medical Privacy

Patient Privilege

Attorney - Client Priviledge

Bank - Client Confidentiality