6. What was the outcome of the Watford Observer case?
The injunction was lifted as there was a public interest in telling the workers of Sun Printers that they may lose their job and the information had an "insufficient quality of confidence" because much of the information about job losses was known.
A permanent injunction was granted to prevent the Watford Observer publishing as there was no public interest in the workers knowing about potential job losses and the information was confidential.
7. What act must a police force apply to a judge under to obtain information about sources?
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Police and Crime Act 1994
Police and Crime Act 1984
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1994
8. Is disobeying an injunction a contempt of court?
Yes
No
9. What was the outcome of the Lion Laboratories case?
CoA held that publication of information about breathalyser machines used by the police not working was in the public interest.
CoA held that publication of information about breathalyser machines used by the police not working was not in the public interest.
10. Would you have an "obligation of confidence" to your employers?
In most circumstances, yes.
In most circumstances, no.
11. What is a possible defence for a breach of confidence?
There is a public interest in the information being disclosed
An individual has a right to privacy under Art 10 of the ECHR.
12. Which of the following is not an element of a breach of confidence claim?
The information must be not disclosed to more than one individual
The information must be used in an unauthorised way in detriment of the party communicating it
The information must have a necessary quality of confidence
The information must have been imparted in circumstances imposing an obligation of confidence
13. If a permanent injunction is put in place who does it apply to?
