| Ethics and the Professions | Notes | This is not a substitute for coming to class | Richard Lee |
| Philosophy 3103 | Copyright © 2006, Richard Lee | Summer 2006 | |
"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 |