While researching background information on a client, Paralegal Hudson discovers that the client was once investigated by the state Fair Political Practices Commission for improperly large contributions to Congressman X's political campaign committee. As Hudson's roommate is a big fan of Congressman X, Hudson texts his roommate: "U'l neva ges wht i fnd out bout Congr. X! "
A) has violated his duty of confidentiality by insinuating that he knows something improper about the Congressman.
B) has not yet violated his duty of confidentiality to his client but will if he tells his roommate about what he found out during the background check.
C) cannot violate his duty of confidentiality with this information because the information he found is public record anyway.
D) has not violated his duty of confidentiality because no one could understand the text message anyway.

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Paralegal Hudson has not yet violated his duty of confidentiality to his client, but he will if he tells his roommate about what he found out during the background check. It is important to maintain confidentiality even if the information is of public record. Texting it to his roommate implies that he knows something confidential about the Congressman and can be seen as a breach of ethics.

While Researching Background Information on a Client, Paralegal Hudson Discovers