Which of the following statements best describes confidentiality risk in telemental health?

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Confidentiality risk in telemental health comes from the fact that sensitive information travels over networks and is stored in digital systems outside the clinician’s immediate physical control. Because sessions occur remotely, data in transit can be exposed if the platform isn’t secure, devices can be compromised, or the environment isn’t private. Miscommunication during virtual sessions can also lead to inappropriate disclosure or the need to restate information, which can heighten privacy concerns. So confidentiality is not guaranteed and must be actively protected through secure, encryption-enabled platforms, private examination spaces, strong authentication, secure messaging practices, informed consent about telehealth risks, and clear data handling and incident response plans. The other statements misstate the reality: confidentiality can be affected, telehealth is not irrelevant to privacy, and privacy cannot be guaranteed in any setting.