Academia Quote by Hillary Clinton
“In almost every profession - whether it's law or journalism, finance or medicine or academia or running a small business - people rely on confidential communications to do their jobs. We count on the space of trust that confidentiality provides. When someone breaches that trust, we are all worse off for it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Democratic National Convention, 2016
Confidentiality underpins trust across professions; breaches damage collective well‑being.
In simple terms: Confidentiality builds trust; breaches harm all.
Key Takeaway
Protect private information.
Themes
trust
confidentiality
ethics
professionalism
Mood
serious
concerned
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- law
- medicine
- business
- journalism
Key Concepts
privacy law
communication
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect confidentiality?
- When should confidentiality be overridden?
A Different Perspective
Balancing transparency and secrecy is complex.
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