36Confidentiality
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(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.