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SGHC 133 at [46], per Tay Yong Kwang J. Although it is certainly true that information not being publicly known is an essential element of the information being confidential, it is not the only element. See also Weatherford Global Products Ltd v Hydropath Holdings Ltd [2014] EWHC 2725 (TCC) at [127]–[130], per Akenhead J. 113 Corrs Pavey Whiting & Byrne v Collector of Customs (Vic) (1987) 14 FCR 434 at 443, per Gummow J; Ivenpro (M) Sdn Bhd v JCS Automation Pte Ltd [2014] SGHC 38 at [129], per George Wei JC. 114 Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) section 117 (definition of “confidential communication”). 115 Inline Logistics Ltd v UCI Logistics Ltd [2001] EWCA Civ 1613 at [29], per Mummery LJ. 116 Saltman Engineering Co Ltd v Campbell Engineering Co Ltd (1948) 65 RPC 203 at 215; Rapid Metal Developments (Australia) Pty Ltd v Anderson Formrite Pty Ltd [2005] WASC 255 at [127], per Johnson J. 117 Inline Logistics Ltd v UCI Logistics Ltd [2001] EWCA Civ 1613; Ivenpro (M) Sdn Bhd v JCS Automation Pte Ltd [2014] SGHC 38 at [130(e)], per George Wei JC. 118 Bedfordshire CC v Fitzpatrick Contractors Ltd [2001] BLR 226 at 230, per Dyson J. See also AT&T Corporation v Saudi Cable Co [2000] BLR 293 at 298 [18]. The confidentiality of information supplied by a tenderer may be protected by statute or regulations; see, eg, Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (UK) (SI 2006/05) regulation 43(1); Utilities Contracts Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/06) (UK) regulation 41(2).
