Which of the Following Is TRUE of a Breach of Confidence

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of a breach of confidence?

• A)It is morally wrong but not legally enforceable.
• B)It requires that the information be known by fewer than 50 people.
• C)It occurs when a patent is infringed.
• D)It can only be enforced if it results in direct financial loss.
• E)It is legally wrong if the confidential information is disclosed without authorization and there was a misuse or unauthorized use of the information.

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