Confidentiality and copyright in an intranet project

Abstract

This study addresses two questions in the legal realm that affect the planning, development, and use of intranets. Protection of the author´s rights and protection of the user´s personal information are two basic considerations that must be taken into account by those responsible for an organization´s intranet. Although intellectual property rights and confidentiality are totally different in nature, both are discussed in this article from the perspective of how they should be managed by information professionals. In recent years we have seen how technology can contribute to violation of copyright law and personal confidentiality. This conflict can occur in our intranets if proper measures are not taken to reconcile the interests of all users, of those whose personal information must be protected, and of copyright holders.