Part 2Exempt Information
36 Confidentiality
1
Information in respect of which a claim to confidentiality of communications could be maintained in legal proceedings is exempt information.
2
Information is exempt information if—
a
it was obtained by a Scottish public authority from another person (including another such authority); and
b
its disclosure by the authority so obtaining it to the public (otherwise than under this Act) would constitute a breach of confidence actionable by that person or any other person.