Federal Trade Secrets Act: Federal law that prohibits the disclosure of confidential trade secrets and provides legal protection for proprietary business information
Economic Espionage Act: Federal statute that criminalizes the theft or misappropriation of trade secrets for the benefit of foreign entities or economic advantage
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law providing uniform standards for trade secret protection and allowing companies to file civil lawsuits in federal court
Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Federal law governing the privacy of electronic communications and data storage, relevant for digital confidential information
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act governing the protection of sensitive patient health information
State Trade Secret Laws: Various state-specific laws providing additional protection for trade secrets and confidential information at the state level
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Model law adopted by most states providing uniform standards for trade secret protection and remedies for misappropriation
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and regulations (SEC, FINRA, etc.) governing confidentiality requirements in particular industries
Common Law Fiduciary Duty: Legal principle requiring parties to act in the best interest of others and maintain confidentiality in certain relationships
Constitutional Considerations: First Amendment rights and public policy exceptions that may impact the enforcement of confidentiality agreements
