When a practitioner discloses who made a particular comment during an interview even after pledging to the respondent that comments would remain anonymous is an example of which ethical issue?
A) collusion
B) misuse of data
C) informed consent
D) data protection

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This ethical issue is called Misuse of Data, which is a breach of confidentiality. When a practitioner discloses who made a comment even after pledging to keep it anonymous, they are not respecting the confidentiality of the respondent's comments. It can lead to the loss of trust of the respondent towards the practitioner and discourage them from sharing their thoughts and opinions in the future.

When a Practitioner Discloses Who Made a Particular Comment During