Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law that provides uniform standards for trade secret protection and allows companies to file civil lawsuits in federal court for trade secret misappropriation
Economic Espionage Act: Federal criminal law that prohibits theft or misappropriation of trade secrets with the intent to benefit foreign powers or cause economic harm
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law that protects employees' rights to discuss working conditions, which may impact how confidentiality agreements are structured
Securities Exchange Act: Federal law governing securities trading and corporate disclosure requirements, relevant for publicly traded companies
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law addressing unauthorized access to protected computers and data, relevant for digital confidential information
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: State-level legislation (adopted by most states with variations) providing framework for trade secret protection and remedies
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law protecting confidential medical information and health records
GLBA: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act - Federal law requiring financial institutions to protect customers' private information
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Federal law protecting confidentiality of student education records
First Amendment Considerations: Constitutional protections for free speech that may limit scope of confidentiality restrictions
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting employees who report illegal activities from retaliation, requiring specific carve-outs in confidentiality agreements
At-Will Employment Doctrine: Common law principle affecting how confidentiality obligations interact with employment termination
SEC Regulations: Securities and Exchange Commission rules governing corporate disclosure and insider information
FTC Regulations: Federal Trade Commission rules affecting fair competition and trade secret protection
