CONFIDENTIALITY

DUTIES OF AN ADVOCATE
TOWARDS HIS CLIENTS!!!!!
INTRODUCTION
 What is Confidentiality?

 Why is Confidentiality Important?

• The Attorney-Client Privilege

• The Rule of Confidentiality Established in Professional Ethics

 Difference Between Confidentiality and Privacy

CONFIDENTIALITY IN BANGLADESH
• BRIEFLY INTRODUCE THE TOPIC AND ITS IMPORTANCE.

• WHAT IS CONFIDENTIALITY?

• DEFINE CONFIDENTIALITY AND ITS RELEVANCE IN

VARIOUS CONTEXTS.
Importance of Confidentiality
• Highlight the significance of maintaining
confidentiality in areas such as

• 1 HEALTHCARE,
• 2 LEGAL MATTERS,
• 3 BUSINESS.
Ethical Considerations

• Ethical Considerations Address the ethical aspects of

confidentiality, emphasizing the trust and privacy of
individuals.
Confidentiality in the UK
• Confidentiality, a cornerstone of trust and privacy,
manifests differently across countries. This
presentation explores the dynamics of confidentiality
in the United Kingdom and Bangladesh, emphasizing
legal frameworks, cultural influences, and the
significance of data protection.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK:
• In the United Kingdom, confidentiality is fortified by
robust legal structures. The Data Protection Act and the
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) set clear
guidelines for handling personal information. These
regulations empower individuals with rights over their
data and impose substantial penalties for breaches,
ensuring a stringent environment for maintaining
confidentiality.
Cultural Significance:

• Confidentiality holds profound cultural significance in

the UK. The British value privacy as an integral aspect
of personal and professional interactions. This
cultural perspective reinforces the adherence to
confidentiality norms in various sectors, fostering
trust and reliability
Data Protection:
• The emphasis on data protection in the UK extends
beyond legal obligations. Organizations invest
significantly in secure technologies, employee training,
and compliance measures to safeguard sensitive
information. The Information Commissioner's Office
(ICO) plays a pivotal role in enforcing data protection
laws, promoting a proactive approach to confidentiality.
CONFIDENTIALITY IN INDIA
• DUTIES OF AN ADVOCATE TOWARDS HIS
CLIENTS!!!!!
DUTY FOR CLIENTS
• 1 An advocate should accept any brief in the Court, or Tribunal
or before any authority and also the nature of the case.
• 2. An advocate shall not ordinarily withdraw from
engagement once accepted, without sufficient cause and
unless reasonable and sufficient notice is given to the client
upon his withdrawal from a case he shall refund such part of
the fee..
DUTY FOR CLIENTS
• 3. An advocate shall fearlessly uphold the
interest of his client by all fair and
honourable means.
• 4. An advocate shall fairly and reasonably
submit the case on behalf of his client.
• 5. An advocate should not act on the
instructions of any person other than his
client or his authorised agent .
DUTY FOR CLIENTS

• 6. An advocate shall not anytime, is

a party to fomenting of litigation.
• 7. An advocate shall not directly or
indirectly commit a breach of the
obligation imposed by section 126
of the Evidence Act..
8. An advocte should keep accounts of the Cents money
entrusted to him.

9. An advocate should not disclose communication made to

them in course of their professional engagement even after the
case is over.