Which is a conflict of interest? A) disclosing information requested by a government agency

B) disclosing information when given permission by the customer

C) disclosing secret information to a competitor of the company for a fee

D) maintaining the secrets told by a company to a lawyer or advisor

C) disclosing secret information to a competitor of the company for a fee

Explanation:

Conflict of interest in business arises when a person or an employee holding a position of trust puts chooses personal interests over loyalty to official duties or the employer. Conflict of interest is when an individual takes advantage of their position for personal gains.

From the options provided, disclosing secret information for a fee is a conflict of interest. The individual engaging in such an act is exploiting their position for personal gains. They are betraying their employer's trust for their benefits.

Which is a conflict of interest?

disclosing secret information to a competitor of the company for a fee

Explanation:

When one discloses secret information to a competitor of the company for a fee, such an individual has bridge agreement between both parties which such must be liable. secret information are not permitted to be disclosed to anyone for any reason or any amount.