Confidentiality is vital in toxicology for several reasons. Firstly, it protects the privacy of study participants, ensuring that their personal information is not disclosed without consent. Secondly, it safeguards proprietary information that could impact the competitive advantage or intellectual property rights of organizations involved in developing new chemicals or drugs. Finally, it prevents unauthorized access to sensitive research data, which, if disclosed prematurely, could lead to misinterpretation or misuse.
