Texas Security Guard License Practice Exam

What type of information is typically not allowed to be disclosed by a security guard?

1. Company policies and procedures

2. Personal information of individuals without lawful authority

3. Incident reports from previous events

4. General property rules and regulations

The correct answer is: Personal information of individuals without lawful authority

Personal information of individuals without lawful authority is typically not allowed to be disclosed by a security guard due to privacy laws and regulations that protect individual rights. Protecting personal information is crucial in maintaining trust and confidentiality. This includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and any other identifiers that could lead to the identification of a person without their consent. Disclosing personal information could lead to a violation of privacy standards and legal consequences for the security guard and their employer. Security guards must ensure they handle sensitive data responsibly and only share it when legally authorized or required by law, such as in the case of ongoing criminal investigations or specific legal requests. In contrast, company policies and procedures, incident reports, and general property rules can typically be shared within the bounds of the guard's duties and responsibilities. These are generally considered part of the information that employees may need to know to perform their jobs effectively.