Consent is a cornerstone of client confidentiality and privacy. However, there are some cases in which you may need to disclose personal information without a client's consent, such as when required to do so by law or to avoid a serious and imminent threat. For example, you might have to share details of a client's health status if there are signs of abuse or you suspect unlawful activity. Alternatively, you might share a client's health status if they are unconscious and therefore incapable of giving consent, and require an ambulance service. In this case, it could be necessary to provide the medical practitioners with a client’s private information in order to avoid a serious threat to their safety.