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Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) 2016: 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 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 protected computers and data, relevant for digital confidential information protection

Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Federal legislation protecting wire, oral, and electronic communications while those communications are being made, in transit, and when stored

Uniform Trade Secrets Act: State-level legislation (adopted by most states) that provides a legal framework for trade secret protection at the state level

National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights to discuss working conditions, which may impact confidentiality agreement terms

Whistleblower Protection Acts: Federal and state laws protecting employees who report violations of law, which must be considered in confidentiality agreements

HIPAA: Healthcare-specific federal law governing the protection of sensitive patient health information from disclosure

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Financial services-specific federal law requiring financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data

Contract Formation Requirements: Common law principles governing valid contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, and capacity

First Amendment Considerations: Constitutional protections for free speech that may limit the scope of confidentiality restrictions

State-Specific Employment Laws: Varying state regulations governing employment relationships and restrictions on employee confidentiality obligations