Problem
Professional secrecy
Other Names:
Professional secretism Nature:
Confidentiality involves a set of rules or a promise usually executed through confidentiality agreements that limits the access to or places restrictions on distribution of certain types of information.
Broader Problems:
SecrecyScientific misconductRestrictive professional practicesThreats to independence of professionals Narrower Problems:
Professional lyingSecrecy in scientific researchConcealment of unethical practices under the seal of professional confidentialityCloseted politicians Aggravates:
Professional stagnationInaccessible religious recordsUnethical professional practicesPrevention of the exchange of ideasAbuse of public trust by statutory professionsContractual constraints on reporting systemic problems Values:
SecrecyUnprofessional Subject(s):
Defence → SecrecySocial Activity → Professions
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
14.10.2020 – 18:00 CEST