A Cause of Action in the Tort of Breach of Confidence

question 13

Multiple Choice

A cause of action in the tort of breach of confidence will arise when one person:

• A)Uses patented information without the consent of the registered owner.
• B)Uses information disclosed confidentially without permission.
• C)Breaches a restraint of trade clause in an employment contract.
• D)Infringes copyright.

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Definitions:

Psychiatrist

A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders, including substance use disorders.

Clinical Psychologist

A professional specializing in diagnosing and treating mental illness, emotional disturbances, and dysfunctional behavior through psychological methods.

Sociohistorical Context

The social, historical, and cultural factors that influence a particular event, period, or society.

Empirical

Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic, often involving collected data or experimentation.