professional secrecy

All pieces of information handed over confidentially shall be covered by the professional secrecy which must be respected unless the person(s) involved explicitly authorize(s) the journalist to quote his (their) name(s) or information has been provided by a person who knew it was untrue and who, in one way or antoher, misused the good faith of the journalist.

1989, Kaarle Nordenstreng, Hifzi Topuz, Journalist: Status, Rights and Responsibilities

Since this provision does not lift bankers' professional secrecy and does not imply an obligation to institute an inquiry it does not ensure that complete information is obtained.

1989, Paul Joan George Kapteyn, Pieter Verloren van Themaat, Laurence William Gormley, Introduction to the Law of the European Communities, page 464

This requires that a therapist carefully maintains professional secrecy, be truly concerned for the patient, be prompt in appointments, and be reasonably available for consultation.

2006, Benedict M. Ashley, Health Care Ethics, page 151

The minister is bound to professional secrecy, in such a case, of course, like the lawyer or physician.

2006, John Williamson Nevin, Sam Hamstra, The Reformed Pastor, page 71

In Norway, legal professional secrecy is regarded as a fundamental guarantee of the rule of law promoting the interests of the client, respect for the administration of justice and the laws of society.

2013, Professional Secrecy of Lawyers in Europe, page 393