Protecting trade secret from theft and corporate espionage: Some legal and administrative measures

Abd Jalil, Juriah and Hassan, Halyani (2020) Protecting trade secret from theft and corporate espionage: Some legal and administrative measures. International Journal of Business and Society, 21 (S1). pp. 205-218. ISSN 1511-6670

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Abstract

Trade secret is a gold nugget that determines the success and survival of a business entity. It provides a business entity with a competitive value over its rival. However protecting a trade secret is not an easy task especially from current and former employee as well as from competitors. The task is made difficult with the availability of technological devises that can be used to steal the information from inside and outside of the business organization. This paper highlights the importance of protecting trade secrets from theft of trade secret and corporate espionage by business entity and to recommend the best practice on how to protect it using legal and administrative measures. This study is significant to educate business entity especially SME on the importance of protecting trade secrets in this digital age. In this regards, protecting trade secrets is equivalent to protecting the business and the economy of the country.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	1444/87910
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Trade secrets; Misappropriation of business information; Confidential information; Corporate espionage
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General) K Law > K5000 Criminal Law
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Legal Practice
Depositing User:	Asst. Prof. Dr. Halyani Hassan
Date Deposited:	27 Jan 2021 09:12
Last Modified:	27 Jan 2021 09:12
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/87910

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