Trade Secrets Protection Act (DTSA): Federal law that provides uniform federal protection for trade secrets and allows companies to file civil lawsuits in federal court for trade secret misappropriation
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law that criminalizes the theft or misappropriation of trade secrets with the intent to benefit foreign powers or cause economic harm
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law that addresses unauthorized access to computers and computer networks, relevant for digital confidential information protection
Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Federal law governing the privacy of electronic communications, including confidential business communications
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: State-level legislation (adopted by most states with variations) that provides a legal framework for trade secret protection at the state level
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law protecting confidential healthcare information
GLBA: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act - Federal law protecting confidential financial information
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Federal law protecting confidential educational records
GDPR Compliance: While not US legislation, must be considered if dealing with EU residents' data in confidentiality agreements
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights, which may impact the scope and enforcement of confidentiality agreements
First Amendment Considerations: Constitutional protections that may limit the scope of confidentiality agreements, particularly regarding public interest matters
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Federal and state laws that protect individuals who report violations of law, which may override confidentiality obligations
