Which describes handling physical sensitive client information?

• A. Preventing any sharing of client information with anyone.
• B. Transmitting all client data via email to the client.
• C. Safeguarding confidential client documents and data in paper format, including organized files and locking records away when not in use.
• D. Ignoring storage security for convenience.

Answer: (C)

Protecting physical sensitive client information is about securing paper records from unauthorized access by keeping files organized and stored in locked locations when not in use. This creates a tangible barrier against theft, loss, or exposure and makes it clear who may access confidential documents. By limiting access to authorized personnel and securing records when they’re not actively needed, you uphold privacy and security in the physical workspace. The other descriptions shift away from physical storage security—one implies eliminating sharing entirely, another focuses on digital transmission via email, and another suggests bypassing storage security for convenience—none of which protect the paper records themselves.