Trade Secrets Act: Federal law that provides protection for trade secrets and confidential business information at the federal level

Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal statute that creates a uniform federal civil cause of action 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

Uniform Trade Secrets Act: State-level model law adopted by most U.S. states that provides a legal framework for trade secret protection

HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law governing the protection of sensitive patient health information

GLBA: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act - Federal law requiring financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data

CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act - State law providing California residents with rights regarding their personal information

Contract Formation Requirements: Common law principles governing valid contract creation including offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual intent

Reasonable Scope and Duration: Legal principle requiring confidentiality agreements to have reasonable limitations in terms of time period and scope of protected information

First Amendment Considerations: Constitutional protections for free speech that may impact the scope and enforceability of confidentiality provisions

Public Policy Exceptions: Legal doctrine that may void confidentiality provisions that violate public policy or prevent reporting of illegal activities