Is disclosure of the identity of a client privileged?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Douglas v. Small, 1989 CanLII 2789 (BC SC):
Among the cases cited in support of this statement is Bursill v. Tanner, supra. The learned authors then continue: Disclosure of the identity of the client takes on a different complexion, however, when the client intended that fact to remain confidential and where its revelation would have the effect of disclosing subject matter which would otherwise be privileged. Where the identification of the client is closely connected with the confidential legal business in reference to which the solicitor was retained, it should be protected.
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