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A public servant receives a request for information that is partially confidential. What is the appropriate action?

Balancing transparency with confidentiality is key. Releasing non-confidential portions while redacting sensitive information is the correct legal and ethical a

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Question: A public servant receives a request for information that is partially confidential. What is the appropriate action?

Answer options:

  • Release all information, as transparency is paramount.
  • Deny the request entirely due to confidentiality. ✅ Release the non-confidential parts and redact the confidential parts.
  • Seek advice from a junior colleague.

Correct answer: Release the non-confidential parts and redact the confidential parts.

Explanation: Balancing transparency with confidentiality is key. Releasing non-confidential portions while redacting sensitive information is the correct legal and ethical approach.

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