The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has notified that a confidential trade secret has been compromised. Which of the following communication plans should the CEO initiate?

The correct answer is A. Alert department managers to speak privately with affected staff.. The CEO should initiate an alert to department managers to speak privately with affected staff. This is because the trade secret is confidential and should not be disclosed to the public. Additionally, the CEO should verify legal notification requirements of PII and SPII in the l

Submitted by hassan_iq· Mar 6, 2026Reporting and Communication

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AAlert department managers to speak privately with affected staff.
BSchedule a press release to inform other service provider customers of the compromise.
CDisclose to all affected parties in the Chief Operating Officer for discussion and resolution.
DVerify legal notification requirements of PII and SPII in the legal and human resource

How the community answered

(46 responses)

A
74% (34)
B
7% (3)
C
4% (2)
D
15% (7)

Explanation

The CEO should initiate an alert to department managers to speak privately with affected staff. This is because the trade secret is confidential and should not be disclosed to the public. Additionally, the CEO should verify legal notification requirements of PII and SPII in the legal and human resource departments to ensure compliance with data protection laws.

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