What level of confidentiality is required for SWLCAT data, and how should NDAs be handled?

• A. Protect confidential data; sign and comply with NDAs; share only with authorized personnel and via secure channels.
• B. Share confidential data with anyone who asks.
• C. NDAs are optional.
• D. Confidential data can be shared over unsecured channels.

Answer: (A)

Confidentiality means treating SWLCAT data as sensitive and keeping it from unauthorized eyes. The right approach is to protect the data, sign and follow NDAs when required, and limit sharing to people who are authorized and who receive the information through secure, approved channels. This combination explicitly covers safeguarding the data, establishing formal obligations, and controlling how and with whom the data is shared, which together reduces the risk of leaks and clarifies responsibilities.

Sharing with anyone, treating NDAs as optional, or sending data over unsecured channels would undermine confidentiality and violate standard data-protection practices.