What ethical standard is being violated when you tell a friend that the company you work for is going to report lower than expected earnings?

Confidentiality

Explanation:

The Ethical standard of Confidentiality is one that demands an individual keeps information about a person or company out of public knowledge. It means that any information you have about a client or company that you work for is strictly meant to be between you and the company; no third parties. Information such as health details, company earnings, therapy session details, etc are examples of information meant to be kept confidential. A failure to keep confidentiality can result in legal action being taken against the erring individual.

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