In the context of a third-party certification audit, how can the auditor demonstrate confidentiality?

In a third-party certification audit, auditors are responsible for maintaining confidentiality as part of their professional duties. Here’s how they can demonstrate it:

A. Adhere to the CQI Professional Code of Conduct: The CQI (Chartered Quality Institute) Code of Conduct outlines ethical principles, including confidentiality. Auditors must adhere to professional standards, ensuring sensitive information is protected and not disclosed improperly.

B. Confirm the confidentiality arrangements with the auditee regarding the use of mobile devices/cameras: Before using mobile devices or cameras, auditors must seek explicit permission from the auditee and agree on confidentiality terms, preventing unauthorized recording or sharing of sensitive information.

Options C, D, and E involve breaching confidentiality and are not acceptable practices in an ISO 9001:2015 certification audit. Sharing sensitive information, removing evidence without consent, or discussing it with unauthorized parties violates audit principles and the standard's confidentiality requirements​.