Bank Notes

D - Duty of confidence

27/5/20

JQL v NTP [2020] EWHC 1349 (QB)

Considers claims for damages and an injunction for misuse of private information and breach of confidence in connection with a post on Facebook, including the extent of publication [102] and the threshold of seriousness [124]. Considers the element of intent [130], general principles relating to the misuse of private information [134], breach of confidence [149] and assessment of damages [153].

1/5/20

HRH THE DUCHESS OF SUSSEX v ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS LTD [2020] EWHC 1058 (CH)

Allegations of dishonesty are irrelevant in claims for misuse of private information [45]. Explains the need to provide full particulars when pleading a claim of dishonesty [48] and for a party alleging misconduct to give particulars before obtaining disclosure [59]. Also holds that aggravated damages cannot be recovered for distress caused by conduct which is separate and distinct from that which is alleged to constitute the tort [77].

24/9/14

CF PARTNERS (UK) LLP v BARCLAYS BANK PLC [2014] EWHC 3049 (Ch)

Considers principles applicable to claims for breach of confidence by misuse of confidential information. On the facts, information provided by the claimant to the bank in connection with a proposed business acquisition had been confidential and the bank had misused it by taking advantage of the information for its own account.