ExpertPMP · Question 58 · Task 1: Plan and manage project compliance
A project manager discovers that a team member has been sharing confidential project information with colleagues outside the project team. The information sharing appears to be inadvertent rather than malicious, but it violates project confidentiality agreements. What should the project manager do FIRST?
A project manager discovers that a team member has been sharing confidential project information with colleagues outside the project team. The information sharing appears to be inadvertent rather than malicious, but it violates project confidentiality agreements. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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Have a private conversation with the team member to understand the situation and reinforce confidentiality requirements
Report the confidentiality breach to senior management immediately
Remind the entire team about confidentiality requirements without singling out the individual
Document the incident and monitor the team member's future behavior
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