Trade Secrets & Confidential Information

9. Conclusion

In assessing your obligations when receiving the confidential business information of others, it is a good rule to treat the information as if it were your own. As with your own confidential business information, assume that the information is valuable and confidential; implement protective measures (confidential/non-disclosure/security agreements), and ensure that both the party disclosing the information and the party receiving the information comply with their contractual obligations and those legal obligations defined by Canadian case law and (where relevant) the new U.S legislation.