When something is compromised, it means that its integrity or ethical standards have been violated or undermined. In the context of ethics, compromising refers to a breach or violation of principles or values.
Related terms
Privacy: The right to keep personal information confidential and protected from unauthorized access.
Confidentiality: The ethical principle that requires professionals to keep private information shared by clients secure and not disclose it without their consent.
Trustworthiness: The quality of being reliable, dependable, and able to maintain confidentiality in professional relationships.