Which of the following is NOT a permissible basis for disclosing confidential information?

• A. To comply with the rules of the court
• B. To secure legal advice about compliance
• C. To disclose confidential information to a non-client for entertainment
• D. To prevent crime or fraud

Answer: (C)

Disclosures of a client’s information are allowed only for specific, legitimate reasons that protect or advance legal duties. Among those, you may reveal confidential information to comply with the rules of the court, to secure legal advice about how to stay in compliance, and to prevent crime or fraud by taking reasonable steps to stop the wrongdoing. Sharing confidential details with a non-client for entertainment has no protective or legal purpose and is not one of the recognized exceptions; it breaches the duty of confidentiality, and the lawyer should not disclose for amusement or personal gain.