What rights do clients have to privacy and confidentiality?

Clients have the right to privacy and confidentiality, which protects their personal information from being disclosed without their consent. This right is fundamental in various professional contexts, such as healthcare, legal, and counseling services, ensuring that clients can share sensitive information openly. Professionals are ethically and often legally obligated to safeguard this information, only sharing it in specific circumstances, such as when there is a risk of harm or legal requirements. Clients should be informed about the limits of confidentiality and how their information will be used.