Which statement about confidentiality protections is most accurate?

• A. Confidentiality is optional once interviews are complete.
• B. Confidentiality protects privacy and prevents bias and retaliation; protections include access controls, redaction, privilege, and whistleblower protections.
• C. Confidentiality means investigators cannot share any information with the subject.
• D. Confidentiality only applies to digital data.

Answer: (B)