Trade Secrets Act: Federal law (18 U.S.C. ยง 1836) protecting trade secrets and confidential business information from misappropriation
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): 2016 federal law providing uniform federal protection for trade secrets and allowing companies to file civil lawsuits in federal court
Economic Espionage Act: 1996 federal law criminalizing the theft of trade secrets for the benefit of foreign entities or economic benefit of others
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Federal law governing public access to government records, with provisions for protecting confidential business information
Privacy Act: 1974 law establishing requirements for collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information maintained by federal agencies
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Model law adopted by most states providing consistent state-level protection for trade secrets and confidential information
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act protecting confidentiality of medical information and health records
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act protecting the privacy of student education records
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights and affecting how confidentiality agreements can be applied in employment contexts
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting individuals who report violations of law from retaliation, which must be considered in confidentiality agreements
First Amendment: Constitutional protection of free speech rights that may impact the scope and enforceability of confidentiality agreements
