Duty of Confidentiality Quiz

Duty of Secrecy

• A qualified duty of secrecy means a bank's obligation to maintain confidentiality of customer information is not absolute, and can be breached in certain circumstances.
• The duty of secrecy is not a fiduciary duty, but rather a contractual obligation arising from the banker-customer relationship.

Breaching Duty of Secrecy

• A bank can breach its duty of secrecy when:
  • compelled by law (e.g., court order or subpoena)
  • with the customer's consent
  • in the public interest (e.g., to prevent fraud or crime)
  • to protect the bank's interests (e.g., in case of a dispute with the customer)

PB V New Lanka Case

• The PB V New Lanka case is a landmark ruling that established the boundaries of a bank's duty of secrecy.
• The court ruled that a bank's duty of secrecy is not absolute and can be breached in certain circumstances.
• The outcome of the case highlights the importance of balancing the bank's obligation to maintain customer confidentiality with the need to disclose information in specific situations.

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