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  • Essay / Confidentiality and Confidentiality - 1083

    Social workers have a responsibility to their clients to respect their privacy, and if the client cannot trust us with this, rapport will never be established. Social workers must fight for the confidentiality of individuals, including families. Social workers are legally required to respect the privacy of their clients and keep their information secure from any third parties (NASW, 2008, p.7-8). Advocating for all of these standards would assure clients that social workers are truly looking out for their well-being. When clients' rights are taken away, it is our job as a social worker to assume the necessary role and connect clients with resources. For example, if a customer's medical information has been breached by insurance, it is our duty to connect them to a better