Asked by KAREN NOELIA PINEDA on May 01, 2024
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The Alberta Court of Appeal decision in Walter Stewart Realty Ltd. v. Traber involves a breach of confidentiality. What does this case illustrate?
A) A breach of confidence not only involves conveying that confidential information to someone else but can also include using it inappropriately for one's own purpose.
B) A breach of confidence requires that confidential information be conveyed to someone else; using it inappropriately for one's own purpose is not sufficient.
C) Using confidential information is a good idea, as it can provide significant business and legal advantages.
D) Using confidential information is unethical, but cannot be the basis for a civil action.
E) Using information obtained from someone else will always result in a legal action, regardless of the type of information or the manner in which the information was obtained.
Breach of Confidence
The violation of a private trust through unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.
Confidential Information
Information not made public that is viewed as the property of the holder, which could include trade secrets, business plans, or personal information.
- Determine strategies and protective measures associated with violations of trust and secrecy.
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michael layneMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The case illustrates that a breach of confidence encompasses not only the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information to a third party but also the misuse of that information for personal gain, highlighting the broader scope of what constitutes a breach of confidentiality.
Learning Objectives
- Determine strategies and protective measures associated with violations of trust and secrecy.