Client confidentiality refers to the ethical duty of psychologists to keep all information shared by clients private unless given permission or when there is a legal obligation or threat that requires disclosure.
Related terms
Informed Consent: The process where psychologists inform clients about the purpose, risks, benefits, and potential outcomes of therapy before they begin treatment.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): A law that protects patients' medical records privacy rights in healthcare settings.
Privileged Communication: Legal protection for confidential communications between licensed professionals (like therapists) and their clients/patients during therapy sessions.