Which is an ADR advantage related to privacy?

• A. Public proceedings
• B. Provides greater sense of privacy and control
• C. Slower resolution
• D. Not legally enforceable

Answer: (B)

Privacy and control are the core benefits being highlighted. In ADR processes like mediation or arbitration, the proceedings and the information exchanged are typically confidential, so sensitive details stay out of the public eye. This privacy helps protect business interests and reputation. At the same time, ADR gives the parties more control over how the dispute is handled—who participates, who the neutrals are, the rules, the schedule, and whether to settle or proceed to a binding decision. This combination of confidentiality and process control is why privacy-related advantages are a key reason to choose ADR. Public court proceedings aren’t private, which is the opposite of what ADR offers, and other statements do not capture this privacy-focused benefit.