Breach of confidence : social origins and modern developments / Megan Richardson ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Richardson, Megan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Confidential communications.

Privacy, Right of.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (180 p.)

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, U.K. : Edward Elgar, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This concise yet detailed book explores the historical foundations and modern developments of the ancient doctrine of breach of confidence. The authors show that despite its humble beginnings, stilted development and air of quaintness the doctrine has modern relevance and influence, its sense of 'trust and confidence' still resonating with the information society of today. Topical chapters include, 'Inventing an equitable doctrine', 'Privacy and publicity in early Victorian Britain', 'Searching for balance in the employment relationship', as well as many others. Breach of Confidence will make

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Photographs; About the authors; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction and synopsis; 2. Inventing an equitable doctrine; 3. Privacy and publicity in early Victorian Britain; 4. Secrecy and late Victorian markets for information; 5. The forgotten years of breach of confidence; 6. Searching for balance in the employment relationship; 7. Revival of an 'ancient doctrine'; 8. Epilogue: the reinvention of tradition; Appendix: Digest of nineteenth century cases; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-52291-8

1-78100-525-7

OCLC:

797916236