Which action best supports protecting personal information during debt collection?

• A. Disclose personal information to any partner without consent.
• B. Share information with third parties without consent.
• C. Restrict access to information to authorized personnel.
• D. Print and distribute full account details to all employees.

Answer: (C)

Protecting personal information in debt collection relies on limiting who can see sensitive data. Restricting access to information to authorized personnel ensures that only people with a legitimate need to view account details can access them, reducing the chance of accidental or intentional disclosure. This approach helps prevent identity theft or fraud and supports privacy and regulatory compliance. Sharing information with partners or third parties without consent, or printing and distributing full account details to all employees, creates unnecessary exposure and increases the risk of leaks. Use control measures like role-based access, data minimization, secure systems, and audit trails to keep information safe.