Which of the Following Is True with Regard to the Law

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with regard to the law of trade secrets/breach of confidence?

• A) The protection afforded by this area of the law is limited to breaches of confidence only in a commercial setting, e.g., stealing a company's customer list, plans, etc.
• B) The court cannot award punitive damages, just compensatory damages, for breach of confidence.
• C) While an employee is prohibited from disclosing confidential information he has learned on the job, he can use the general skills he has acquired on that job when he changes employment.
• D) Trade secret law is governed by a provincial statute.
• E) Computer software is not a proper subject matter for trade secret/breach of confidential protection because it can be protected by copyright law.

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Definitions:

New Products

Goods or services that have been recently developed or introduced to the market, offering new features, benefits, or innovations.

Long-term Development

A strategic approach focusing on achieving sustained growth and progression over an extended period, considering future implications of current decisions.

Rigid Structure

An organizational framework characterized by strict rules, procedures, and hierarchies that leave little flexibility for employees or adaptation.

Downward Communication

Information flow from higher levels of a hierarchy to lower levels, typically from management to employees.