Breach of Confidentiality
/ˈbriːtʃ əv ˌkɒnfɪˌdɛnʃiˈælɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The unauthorized disclosure or misuse of confidential information in violation of a duty of confidentiality.
The company sued the employee for breach of confidentiality after he leaked trade secrets to competitors.
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Commentary
Often arises in employment, contract, and data privacy contexts; clarity in defining scope of confidentiality duties is critical in drafting agreements.
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