Unauthorized Disclosure
/ˌʌnˈɔːθəraɪzd dɪsˈkloʊʒər/
Definitions
- (n.) The disclosure of confidential or protected information without authorization, often violating legal, contractual, or ethical obligations.
The employee was terminated for unauthorized disclosure of trade secrets.
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Commentary
Unauthorized disclosure typically involves sensitive information protected under law or agreement; drafting should specify the scope and nature of authorization to clarify liability.
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