Trade Secrets Act: Federal law protecting trade secrets and confidential business information from misappropriation

Economic Espionage Act: Federal criminal law that prohibits theft or misappropriation of trade secrets for economic benefit

Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law providing uniform trade secret protection and creating a federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law addressing unauthorized access to digital information and computer systems

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing wage, overtime, and employment standards that may affect confidentiality agreements

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employees' rights to discuss working conditions, which may limit scope of confidentiality provisions

HIPAA: Federal law protecting medical information privacy, relevant if administrative assistant handles healthcare-related data

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law protecting consumer financial information privacy, applicable if handling financial data

Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Model law adopted by most states providing framework for trade secret protection and enforcement

State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, consideration, and enforcement of confidentiality agreements

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 confidentiality agreement enforcement

State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing collection, use, and protection of personal and confidential information

Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements for handling confidential information in particular industries (e.g., financial, healthcare, technology)