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The High Court has ruled that copying or keeping business e-mails without permission can amount to a breach of confidence
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SINGAPORE - Many people will not think twice about forwarding company e-mails to their personal accounts, but doing so can land you in trouble if your employer finds out, especially after you resign.
When it comes to employment disputes, the High Court has ruled that copying or keeping business communications without permission can amount to a breach of confidence because most employment contracts would have specifically banned employees from retaining such information outside of work or when they leave.
