Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law that provides uniform federal protection for trade secrets, allowing companies to file civil lawsuits in federal court for trade secret misappropriation
Economic Espionage Act: Federal criminal law that prohibits trade secret theft and economic espionage, particularly relevant for protecting confidential business information
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law addressing unauthorized access to computers and networks, important for protecting digital confidential information
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: State-level legislation (adopted by most states with variations) that provides framework for trade secret protection at the state level
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law protecting medical information privacy, crucial if the subcontractor handles healthcare data
GLBA: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act - Federal law protecting consumer financial information privacy, relevant if the subcontractor handles financial data
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Federal law protecting student education records, applicable if the subcontractor handles educational data
CCPA/CPRA: California Consumer Privacy Act/California Privacy Rights Act - State laws providing comprehensive data privacy protection for California residents
Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic principles of contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual intent to be bound
Independent Contractor Classification: Legal requirements and tests for properly classifying workers as independent contractors versus employees
State Non-Compete Laws: State-specific regulations governing the enforceability and limitations of non-compete agreements
First Amendment Considerations: Constitutional protections that may limit the scope of confidentiality obligations in certain circumstances
