36. Confidentiality

1. (1)
   Information in respect of which a claim to confidentiality of communications could be maintained in legal proceedings is exempt information.
   
2. (2)
   Information is exempt information if-
1. (a)
   it was obtained by a Scottish public authority from another person (including another such authority); and
2. (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.

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