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An engineer employed by a consulting firm prepares a feasibility study for Client A. Six months later, Client B (A's competitor) hires the engineer privately to prepare a similar study using A's data. What is wrong?

  1. Nothing, since six months have passed
  2. Nothing, since the engineer did the original work
  3. It breaches confidentiality and creates a conflict of interest; the engineer cannot use A's confidential data without consent
  4. It is only wrong if B pays less than A

Answer

C. It breaches confidentiality and creates a conflict of interest; the engineer cannot use A's confidential data without consent

Solution

Engineers must not use confidential information from one client for another without consent.

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