NALA Certified Paralegal Practice Exam

Mr. McMillian providing confidential information to Attorney Robinson, which is used by Paralegal Smith, is an example of:

1. A breach of client confidentiality

2. The client expressly consenting to disclosure of confidential information

3. The client implicitly authorizing disclosure of confidential information

4. All but (a)

The correct answer is: The client implicitly authorizing disclosure of confidential information

Mr. McMillian providing confidential information to Attorney Robinson, which is then used by Paralegal Smith, is an example of the client implicitly authorizing disclosure of confidential information. This means that the client did not explicitly give permission for their confidential information to be shared, but it can be assumed that they were aware and okay with it being shared since they hired Attorney Robinson and their paralegal. Option A, a breach of client confidentiality, is incorrect because the client did not explicitly revoke their confidentiality with Mr. McMillian. Option B, the client expressly consenting to disclosure of confidential information, is also incorrect because the client did not explicitly give consent for their information to be shared. Option D, all but (a), is also incorrect because option C is the only option that accurately reflects the situation.