Information about a client that cannot be subpoenaed by a court of law is referred to as what type of information?
A)confidential information.
B)privileged communication.
C)contingent information.
D)audit communication

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Privileged communication refers to information that is protected by law and cannot be disclosed in court, even if a subpoena is issued. This includes conversations between a client and their attorney, or between licensed professionals such as doctors or therapists and their patients.

A) Confidential information may be subject to disclosure if a court orders it or if the client agrees to release it. 
C) Contingent information refers to information that is dependent on future events or circumstances, and is not relevant to this question. 
D) Audit communication typically refers to discussions or reports related to financial audits, which may or may not be subject to disclosure depending on the circumstances.

Information About a Client That Cannot Be Subpoenaed by a Court