Understanding Confidentiality and Intellectual Property Ethical Issues and Problems

The video tutorial explains the concept of confidential information, including trade secrets and proprietary information, and their significance in maintaining a competitive edge. It highlights the importance of intellectual property as a valuable asset and provides guidelines for identifying confidential information. The tutorial stresses the responsibility of protecting such information to prevent harm to the company and its stakeholders.

What is the primary duty of an employee regarding confidential information?

• To ignore it

• To publish it in public forums

• To protect it even after leaving the company

• To share it with competitors

Which of the following is considered a trade secret?

• Business strategies and processes

• Company's annual revenue

• Publicly available company reports

• Employee names and addresses

What is intellectual property (IP) primarily associated with?

• Company's financial statements

• Creative endeavors of the mind

• Physical assets

• Employee personal data

How can you determine if information is confidential or proprietary?

• If it is only available from non-published sources within the company

• If it is mentioned in a press release

• If it is available in public sources

• If it is shared on social media

Why is it crucial for employees to understand the importance of protecting confidential information?

• Because it is a minor aspect of their job

• Because it can be shared freely with friends

• Because their job depends on it

• Because it has no real impact on the company