Confidentiality Lines That Do Not Overpromise
Choose confidentiality language that is limited, accurate, and process-safe.
Reporter Reporter asks for secrecy. Bound the promise before sensitive facts deepen. Witness Will my manager know I talked to HR? The witness has relevant information but fears retaliation. Your line I will not share your participation casually. Some information may need to be used in the review, and pressure or retaliation for participating is not acceptable. Do not guarantee anonymity unless the process can truly support it. It names both the confidentiality limit and the anti-retaliation protection. Manager What should a manager be told after someone participates? Do not pressure, question, isolate, or change work conditions because someone reported…
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