Why is balance between transparency and confidentiality necessary in policy decisions?

Correct answer: To maintain public trust while protecting sensitive information

The correct answer is A. Transparency means that people can obtain appropriate information about decisions, reasons and results. It supports public discussion and accountability. Confidentiality means protecting information that could cause harm if released too early or disclosed without care, such as genuinely sensitive administrative or security details. Good democratic governance therefore seeks a balance: disclose what citizens need to assess the decision, but protect information for a legitimate and limited reason. Option A is correct because it combines public trust with responsible protection. B is wrong because democracy does not require keeping citizens permanently uninformed. C is wrong because neither transparency nor confidentiality abolishes Parliament. D is wrong because the media may inform and question, but it does not become a court. Memory cue: transparency builds trust; confidentiality protects legitimate sensitivity.