Which standard includes protecting sensitive information?

• A. Duty to Follow Orders and Instructions
• B. Use of Force
• C. Confidentiality
• D. Ethical Conduct

Answer: (C)

Protecting sensitive information is governed by confidentiality. This standard requires officers to keep personal data, case details, and informant information secure, share it only with authorized personnel, and follow agency policies for storage, transmission, and destruction of records. Maintaining confidentiality builds trust, complies with privacy laws, and reduces risk of harm from disclosure. The other standards relate to following orders, use of force, and general ethical conduct, but they do not specifically define how information should be protected and shared, which is the focus of confidentiality.