Trade Secrets Act: Federal law (18 U.S.C. ยง 1836) protecting trade secrets and providing legal framework for their protection
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): 2016 federal law providing uniform federal civil remedy for trade secret misappropriation, including ex parte seizure provisions
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law addressing unauthorized access to computers and networks, crucial for IT confidentiality agreements
Economic Espionage Act: 1996 federal law criminalizing trade secret theft, particularly relevant for protecting proprietary IT information
Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Federal law governing the privacy of electronic communications, including stored data and communications
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Model law adopted by most states providing consistent state-level protection for trade secrets
HIPAA: Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Critical if agreement involves healthcare data or systems
GLBA: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act - Relevant for agreements involving financial data or institutions
GDPR Compliance: EU regulation that may impact US companies handling European data, requiring specific confidentiality measures
CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act - Important for agreements involving California residents' data
Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic principles of contract formation including offer, acceptance, and consideration
Employment Law Considerations: Including at-will employment implications, whistleblower protections, and employee rights
State Data Protection Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing data protection and privacy requirements
Enforceability Requirements: Legal principles ensuring the agreement is reasonable in scope, duration, and geographic limitations
Whistleblower Protections: Federal and state laws protecting employees who report violations to authorities, which cannot be overridden by confidentiality agreements
