According to the IIA Code of Ethics, the principle of confidentiality emphasizes that internal auditors must refrain from disclosing confidential information acquired in the course of their duties unless legally obligated to do so. Using a personal unencrypted memory stick for transferring audit files not only risks the security of the information but also contravenes the confidentiality principles by potentially exposing sensitive data to unauthorized access.
IIA Code of Ethics, Principle of Confidentiality
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