Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law enacted in 2016 that provides a federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation and establishes uniform standards for trade secret protection
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law that criminalizes the theft of trade secrets and provides for both criminal and civil remedies
Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA): Model law adopted by most states that provides framework for trade secret protection and enforcement at the state level
HIPAA: Federal law that protects sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without patient consent, crucial if medical information is involved
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to explain how they share and protect customers' private information
GDPR Compliance: EU data protection regulation that may impact confidentiality agreements involving European data or individuals
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights to discuss working conditions, which may limit scope of confidentiality agreements
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Federal and state laws that protect employees who report violations of law, which must be explicitly excluded from confidentiality restrictions
First Amendment Considerations: Constitutional protections for free speech that may limit the scope and enforceability of confidentiality agreements
Sherman Act: Federal antitrust law that prohibits certain business activities that reduce competition, relevant for ensuring confidentiality agreements don't create unfair restrictions
Clayton Act: Federal law supplementing the Sherman Act, addressing specific practices not explicitly covered by the Sherman Act
State Contract Laws: Various state-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation that affect confidentiality agreements
