A child's teacher requests information about the child's activities in your group. Disclosing this information would violate which ethical principle?

Disclosing information about a child's activities without consent would violate the principle of confidentiality. This is a fundamental ethical standard in many professional fields, particularly those involving vulnerable populations such as children. Confidentiality ensures that sensitive information shared by clients or participants remains private and is only disclosed with appropriate consent or legal requirements.

In this scenario, the teacher's request for information about the child's activities represents a breach of the trust placed in the professional to safeguard that child's personal data. Maintaining confidentiality is crucial to fostering a safe environment where clients feel secure sharing their experiences and issues.

The other principles—nature of services, integrity, and nondiscrimination—do not directly address the privacy of client information in the same way. While they are all important ethical considerations, they do not specifically pertain to the obligation to keep client information confidential.