# Redefining honesty in a crisis: Why truth alone is not enough

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- Published: 2026-11-06T19:00:14+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-11-redefining-honesty-crisis-truth.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/redefining-honesty-in-a-crisis-why-truth-alone-is-not-enough-90ba14/

When a company suffers a cyberattack, leaks customer data or faces a major public scandal, telling the truth is essential. But new research suggests it is not enough on its own: organizations also need to communicate early, treat people with respect and show how they intend to put things right.

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