Which type of communication includes comments about others that are FALSE and potentially damaging?

A) Defamation
B) Transparency
C) Auditing
D) Employment
E) Intellectual

Defamation includes making false and negative comments about others that can damage their reputation, which is unethical and potentially illegal. Transparency relates to openness and honesty in communication. Auditing involves reviewing financial statements for accuracy. Employment and intellectual communication are broad terms that do not pertain specifically to false and damaging comments.