Confidentiality, breach of

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Confidentiality refers to customary or traditional laws which govern the sharing of traditional knowledge and other cultural information outside the community.

Broader Terms:

Cultural life, participation in and benefits of scientific progress
Moral and material interests, protection of

Other Related Terms (keywords):

Indigenous peoples
Special groups

See ESC right:

Moral and material interests, protection of

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

15(1)(c): 1. The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone:
(c) To benefit from the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.