Trade Secrets Act: Federal law protecting trade secrets and confidential business information from misappropriation
Economic Espionage Act: Federal criminal law that prohibits theft or misappropriation of trade secrets for economic benefit
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law providing uniform trade secret protection and creating a federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law addressing unauthorized access to digital information and computer systems
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing wage, overtime, and employment standards that may affect confidentiality agreements
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employees' rights to discuss working conditions, which may limit scope of confidentiality provisions
HIPAA: Federal law protecting medical information privacy, relevant if administrative assistant handles healthcare-related data
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law protecting consumer financial information privacy, applicable if handling financial data
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Model law adopted by most states providing framework for trade secret protection and enforcement
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, consideration, and enforcement of confidentiality agreements
First Amendment Considerations: Constitutional protections for free speech that may limit scope of confidentiality restrictions
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting employees who report illegal activities from confidentiality agreement enforcement
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing collection, use, and protection of personal and confidential information
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements for handling confidential information in particular industries (e.g., financial, healthcare, technology)
