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Philosophy 3103Copyright © 2001, Richard Lee Summer 2001
 

Bok on Confidentiality

"Confidentiality refers to the boundaries surrounding shared secrets and the process of guarding these boundaries." (p.231b)

"The principle of confidentiality postulates a duty to protect confidences against third parties under certain circumstances." (p.232b)

Negative duty:Don't disclose
Positive duty:Protect the secret


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