Since translators often have access to confidential and sensitive information, we thought we would examine the issue of confidentiality and what it means for our translation clients and their documents. According to the International Organization for Standardization, confidentiality means “ensuring that information is accessible only to those authorized to have access.” Confidentiality is a key component in information security and information security, regardless of the context, is an area that translation companies and translators must dive into as a routine part of their jobs.
Here are our top five tips to help you maintain confidentiality in your translations.