HERE'S HOW TO STAY SAFE IN A TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN WORLD.
Protecting a company's confidential information is becoming
more difficult as technology continues to advance. Plus, an
increasingly mobile workforce poses increased risk that employees
will breach a company's security measures guarding vital data.
Enhanced methods for protecting corporate trade secrets are needed.
This article outlines best practices for keeping sensitive
information safe.
EMPLOYEE AGREEMENTS AND HANDBOOKS
Noncompete and confidentiality agreements remain one of the most
effective tools for mitigating trade secret theft by departing
employees. They are enforceable in most places, but should be
tailored to comply with the law of the relevant jurisdiction. Legal
counsel should be consulted. Agreements must describe the
legitimate interests that the company is trying to protect,
including the specific trade secrets important to the company.
Company handbooks should also include policies that
