What are the Consequences of Breaching Confidentiality Agreements?
Breaching a confidentiality agreement can have severe consequences, including:
Legal Action: Individuals or institutions may face lawsuits and significant financial penalties. Loss of Trust: Breaches can lead to a loss of trust in the research community, making it harder to recruit participants for future studies. Ethical Violations: Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information violates ethical standards and can harm participants.
