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Dr Robyna I Khan
A breach of confidentiality
violates a persons rights and
poses a risk of harm to the
research participant, ranging
from social embarrassment and
shame, to stigmatization, and
even damage to social and
economic status, such as loss of
employment and health
insurance.
Confidentiality is an implicit
expectation that privacy will be
protected by those entrusted with
the informationin this case, that
the individuals personal
information will be kept private by
the researcher.
Benefits of Maintaining
Confidentiality
It helps establish trust between the
research participant and the
researcher.
It reduces worry on the part of the
individual.
It maintains the participants dignity.
The participant feels respected.
It gives the participant control and
promotes autonomy.
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