All our coaching relationships, as well as all information (documented or verbal) that our Clients share with our Coaches as part of these relationships, are bound by the principles of confidentiality set forth in the Code of Ethics of the Association for Coaching (www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AboutCodeEthics).
Our Coaches agree not to disclose any information pertaining to their Clients without their Clients’ written consent. The Coaches will not disclose Clients’ names as references without the Clients’ express consent.
Confidential Information does not include information that: (a) was in the Coach’s possession prior to its being furnished by the Client; (b) is generally known to the public or in the Client’s industry; (c) is obtained by the Coach from a third party, without breach of any obligation to the Client; (d) is independently developed by the Coach without use of or reference to the Client’s confidential information; or (e) the Coach is required by statute, lawfully issued subpoena, or by court order to disclose; (f) is disclosed to the Coach and as a result of such disclosure the Coach reasonably believes there to be an imminent or likely risk of danger or harm to the Client or others; and (g) involves illegal activity.
The Client acknowledges his or her continuing obligation to raise any confidentiality questions or concerns with the Coach in a timely manner.
Clients should be aware that the Coach-Client relationship is not considered a legally confidential relationship in the same way as in the medical profession and therefore communications are not subject to the protection of any legally recognised privilege.