What might be the missing element of responsible whistle-blowing in the following scenario? One employee, Amy, tells another employee, Bob, that she has seen the company pass sensitive data on to clients in a way that violates user privacy. Bob then makes a report to the authorities.
A) Merely passes information along to authorities
B) Justifiably believes wrongdoing has occurred
C) Intention to end wrongdoing (not merely revenge)
D) The wrongdoing is serious

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Bob needs to justifiably believe that wrongdoing has occurred based on credible evidence or firsthand knowledge, rather than solely relying on Amy's account, to responsibly report the issue.

What Might Be the Missing Element of Responsible Whistle-Blowing in the Following