A regulated member of ASET becomes aware of confidential information during work on a project.

The ASET Code of Ethics dictates that regulated members must act with integrity and fidelity towards their employers and clients. When a professional discovers critical, confidential information that directly impacts the viability, safety, or success of an ongoing project, withholding that information (Option C) constitutes a breach of professional trust and duty. The employer is relying on the technologist's expertise and observations to make informed business and engineering decisions. Furthermore, using confidential project information for personal financial gain (Option B) is a severe ethical violation and a classic example of "insider trading" or conflict of interest. Asking to be removed from the project (Option A) is an evasion of professional responsibility. The only ethical course of action is to fully and promptly disclose the discovered information to the employer or project manager. This allows the organization to properly assess the new data, mitigate any emerging risks, and adjust the project parameters legally and safely.