Which of the following represents a typical mandatory limit to confidentiality during workplace violence investigations?

• A. Sharing with all staff.
• B. Mandatory reporting to authorities.
• C. Publishing in company newsletter.
• D. None.

Answer: (B)

Confidentiality has to balance protecting individuals’ privacy with safety and legal duties. A typical mandatory limit in workplace violence investigations is reporting to authorities. Laws and regulations often require that certain incidents be shared with law enforcement or relevant agencies so they can investigate, protect employees, and meet legal obligations. This disclosure is usually limited to what is necessary and to the people who need to know (such as HR, security, or investigators), not broadcast to all staff or published publicly. Sharing with everyone or publishing in a newsletter would undermine privacy and isn’t a standard required action. In practice, you follow policy and law: confidential information is protected except for the disclosures that are legally mandated or essential for safety and investigation.