Internal Auditor, August 1st, 1994
Internal auditors seem to be in need of the same privilege that protects the confidentiality of communications between attorneys and their clients. This privilege was provided to prevent attorneys and their clients from testifying about confidential information. A similar protective measure could benefit internal auditors since they, like their colleagues in the legal profession, are often called upon to undertake sensitive investigations. They, too, have a duty to keep client communications confidential as required by Sections II and VIII of the Institute of Internal Auditors' 'Standards for ...
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