BBC reports:
A former navy captain who was the subject of a leak to the press has lost his privacy claim against the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
MoD “mole” Bettina Jordan Barber sold details about disciplinary proceedings involving David Axon to the Sun newspaper for £5,000.
Mr Axon had claimed the ministry was vicariously liable for the breach of confidence.
But a High Court judge rejected his claim for compensation.
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