Which action complies with confidentiality requirements?

• A. Publish details of a private notarization online for transparency.
• B. Share information with a neighbor who asks for a summary.
• C. Disclose to anyone who asks as long as you don't reveal quotes.
• D. Disclose only as permitted by law or required by proper process.

Answer: (D)

Confidentiality means keeping information from a notarial act private and sharing it only when legally required or when a proper process asks for it. A notary handles sensitive details about people and documents, so exposing those details publicly or to casual inquirers undermines trust and can violate privacy laws. Publishing private notarization details online, or simply giving a neighbor a summary, or telling anyone who asks without a lawful basis all share would breach that duty. The correct approach is to disclose information only if the law says you must, or if a proper process—like a court order, subpoena, or an authorized government request—requires it. This keeps the integrity of the notarial act intact and protects the signer’s privacy.