Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) 2016: Federal law providing protection for trade secrets and mandatory whistleblower immunity provisions that must be included in NDAs
Economic Espionage Act 1996: Federal law that criminalizes the theft of trade secrets, essential for enforcement of NDA violations involving trade secret misappropriation
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal legislation protecting against unauthorized access to digital information and computer systems, relevant for tech company NDAs
Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA): State-level law adopted by most states defining trade secrets and remedies for misappropriation, with state-specific variations
California Section 16600: State law invalidating non-compete agreements and restricting certain NDA provisions in California
California Labor Code Section 432.5: State law preventing employers from requiring employees to sign agreements that violate California law
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): State privacy law affecting how companies handle personal information and data protection requirements
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employees' rights to discuss working conditions, which cannot be restricted by NDAs
EEOC Regulations: Federal regulations ensuring NDAs don't restrict employees' ability to file discrimination complaints or cooperate with investigations
SEC Whistleblower Regulations: Federal regulations protecting whistleblowers' rights to report securities violations to the SEC, which cannot be limited by NDAs
Patent Act: Federal law governing patent rights and protections, relevant for tech company intellectual property covered by NDAs
Copyright Act: Federal law protecting original works of authorship, important for software and technical documentation covered by NDAs
Trademark Laws: Federal and state laws protecting brands and marks, which may be confidential information covered under NDAs
