Confidentiality is maintained through a combination of legal, ethical, and technical measures. Legal measures include compliance with regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Ethical measures involve adherence to codes of conduct and ethical guidelines provided by professional bodies like the Society of Toxicology. Technical measures involve implementing secure data storage solutions, encryption, and access controls to prevent unauthorized access.
