Agency
When may an agent's duty of confidentiality be breached?
AWhen the other party asks directly
BWhen required by law or when the client consents✓ Correct
CWhenever the broker-in-charge instructs
DWhen the information is already widely known
Explanation
An agent may disclose confidential information when required by law (such as a court order) or when the client expressly consents to the disclosure.
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