Chapter 26 Self-test questions

Case law has established that there are three elements in a breach of confidence. Which of the following expresses one of them, as regards the type of information which this law aims to protect?

Information which would if published be defamatory correct incorrect

Information which has 'the essential quality of being private' correct incorrect

Information which has 'the potential to betray confidence' correct incorrect

Information which has the 'necessary quality of confidence' correct incorrect

In law, an 'obligation of confidence' can arise in a personal relationship – for example, a husband owes his wife a duty of confidence as regards confidential things she says to him in the marriage.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

As a remedy for a breach of confidence, a court can order the publisher of the information to pay damages or to provide an account of ____.

Your response