Protecting Confidential Information In The Remote Working Environment

The restrictions on workplaces resulting from provincial emergency orders and the need to physically distance have created a myriad of challenges for employers. Chief among these challenges is setting up or operationalizing remote working for employees. One area that may be overlooked by employers is the security and protection of intellectual property, including trade secrets and confidential information.

What you need to know

• Now that employees are working from home or other remote-access locations, they may require access to confidential company information. This creates a risk that confidential information may be released, shared, or otherwise dispersed. In the event that a company does not take proper precautions in respect of its confidential information, it may be limited in its ability to seek relief from the courts to protect its interests;