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Fidelity refers to the principle of maintaining trustworthy relationships with clients and colleagues. It involves keeping promises, maintaining honesty, and upholding professional commitments. This principle is foundational for developing and maintaining trust and respect in professional relationships.

Confidentiality is the ethical standard that requires social workers to protect the privacy of clients' information. Exceptions to this occur when required by law or when there is a clear and imminent danger to the client or others, and it is a key component of building trust with clients.

This principle involves treating clients and other individuals fairly and equitably without discrimination. In application, social workers advocate for equal treatment and work to eliminate disparities within the systems in which they operate.

This principle refers to the commitment to promoting the client's well-being. In practice, a social worker must take action to help others, which can include connecting clients with necessary resources, advocating for social change, or providing support to improve their life conditions.

Autonomy entails respecting the right of clients to self-determination. In practical terms, social workers should inform clients about their options and respect their choices, even when they disagree with those choices, as long as they do not result in harm.