Misuse of confidential information is not considered to be a breach of the duty of loyalty as long as it benefits the agency.

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Misusing confidential information is a breach of the duty of loyalty regardless of whether it benefits the agency or not. The duty of loyalty requires employees to act in the best interests of their employer and to protect confidential information. Misusing confidential information for personal gains or to benefit the agency at the expense of others violates this duty.

Misuse of Confidential Information Is Not Considered to Be a Breach