Agency
An agent's duty of confidentiality in Utah survives the termination of the agency relationship, meaning:
AThe agent may not represent competing clients for 5 years
BConfidential information about a former client cannot be disclosed even after the relationship ends✓ Correct
CThe agent must keep the client's contact information private for 2 years
DThe duty ends when the listing agreement expires
Explanation
Confidential information learned during an agency relationship (e.g., a seller's motivation, financial distress, or minimum acceptable price) cannot be used against the former client after the relationship ends. This ongoing duty of confidentiality is a key component of the fiduciary relationship.
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