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I artikel på Harvard Governance blog hedder det, at ”Leaks of confidential information — whether related to the company’s products, strategy, or internal affairs, and whether disclosed to the public or to private parties—may give a company’s competitors a leg up and jeopardize relations with customers, suppliers, and investors. Safeguarding confidential information, particularly in the boardroom, is critical to any company’s success. Directors have a fiduciary duty to maintain confidentiality, and inappropriate disclosure, whether intended or inadvertent, can violate federal securities laws. Directors rely on confidentiality to facilitate candid deliberations with fellow board members. How to Ensure Confidentiality: Companies can benefit from comprehensive confidentiality policies that apply to all directors. Where appropriate, these policies define the scope of confidential information and expressly prohibit both intentional and unintentional breaches of confidentiality. Often, the primary purpose of a confidentiality policy is simply to remind directors of their existing duties to the company, although an express policy may also help reduce liability arising from a breach by showing that the board took steps to protect confidential information.”