Which practice best supports confidentiality in the workplace?

• A. Sharing passwords with coworkers to speed tasks
• B. Discussing sensitive information in open areas
• C. Storing sensitive documents in a secure, access-controlled area
• D. Printing confidential files for all hands

Answer: (C)

Protecting confidential information relies on limiting access to those who need it and keeping sensitive materials secure. Storing sensitive documents in a secure, access-controlled area ensures that only authorized personnel can reach them, reducing the risk of exposure, loss, or theft. This matches best-practice methods like locked cabinets, restricted rooms, and controlled digital access.

Sharing passwords with coworkers bypasses safeguards and broadens who can access systems, weakening confidentiality. Discussing sensitive information in open areas allows others to overhear or capture it. Printing confidential files for everyone increases the chance that restricted information ends up in the wrong hands.