Trade Secrets Laws: Federal legislation including Trade Secrets Act, Economic Espionage Act, and Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) that protect confidential business information and trade secrets
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law establishing enhanced standards for corporate accountability and financial disclosure, particularly relevant for accounting professionals and including whistleblower provisions
Securities Exchange Act: Federal law governing securities trading and financial reporting requirements, affecting how confidential financial information must be handled
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations including provisions for maintaining confidentiality of tax-related information and records
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights to discuss working conditions, which may limit scope of confidentiality agreements
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing employment standards that may affect how confidentiality agreements are implemented and enforced
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct: Professional standards governing accountants' behavior, including requirements for maintaining client and employer confidentiality
GAAP Compliance: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles that must be considered when defining confidential information and reporting requirements
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data
Dodd-Frank Act: Federal law including whistleblower provisions that must be accommodated in confidentiality agreements
State Trade Secret Laws: State-specific regulations governing protection of trade secrets and confidential information
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing data privacy and protection of personal information
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations affecting employment relationships and enforceability of confidentiality agreements
State CPA Regulations: State-specific rules governing certified public accountants' professional conduct and confidentiality obligations
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting employees who report violations, which must be explicitly preserved in confidentiality agreements
