Professor Jacobs conducts a lot of research. He always makes sure that his study records are stored in a locked cabinet inside of a locked office. Only he and his lab manager have both keys. Which ethical issue(s) does he wish to address through these protective measures?

a. anonymity
b. informed consent
c. confidentiality
d. risks

C. Confidentiality

Explanation: Confidentiality refers to the act of restricting access to a particular information. Confidential information might include government or private information database, a report or information of clients or finance and so on. Maintaining the privacy and level of security of certain informations such as that it doesn't fall into the wrong hand, leak into the wrong ears or seen by those who aren't supposed to have access to such information is called confidentially.

In the scenario above, the action taken by professor Jacob's by trying to restrict access to his research information to just himself and his lab manager is to curb confidentiality issues.

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