Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law that provides uniform standards for trade secret protection and allows companies to sue in federal court for trade secret misappropriation
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law that criminalizes the theft of trade secrets with intent to benefit foreign powers or cause economic harm
Securities Exchange Act: Federal law governing securities trading and insider information, particularly relevant for executives with access to material non-public information
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law that addresses unauthorized access to protected computers and data systems
Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Federal law protecting electronic communications from unauthorized access, including corporate communications
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: State-level legislation (adopted by most states) providing framework for trade secret protection and remedies
State Non-Compete Laws: State-specific regulations governing restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements in employment contracts
HIPAA: Healthcare privacy regulations relevant if the executive has access to protected health information
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Financial services privacy regulations applicable when handling financial institution customer information
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing wage, hour, and employment standards that may impact executive agreements
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights to discuss working conditions, which may limit confidentiality scope
Fiduciary Duty Principles: Common law principles requiring executives to act in the best interest of the company and maintain confidentiality
First Amendment Considerations: Constitutional protections for free speech that may limit the scope of confidentiality provisions
Fourth Amendment Privacy Rights: Constitutional protections against unreasonable searches that may affect monitoring and privacy provisions
State Data Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing the collection, use, and protection of personal and corporate data
