Which of the following is true with respect to the duty owed when a person is in possession of confidential information?
A) The nature of the duty is not to disclose confidential information about a business that would cause harm to the business or bring personal benefit.
B) A duty is only owed when the information is copyrighted or patented.
C) There must be a fiduciary duty, in order to have a legal obligation not to disclose confidential information.
D) There is an obligation of duty, only if stems from contract law.
E) The duty is owed only between partners within a partnership.

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The duty not to disclose confidential information is primarily to prevent harm to the business or to avoid personal benefit from such information. This duty can arise in various contexts, not limited to copyright or patent situations, fiduciary relationships, contractual obligations, or partnerships alone. It encompasses a broader ethical and legal responsibility to protect sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure.

Which of the Following Is True with Respect to the Duty