Civ. Code, § 3426.5 · Title 5. UNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT
Civ. Code, § 3426.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
In an action under this title, a court shall preserve the secrecy of an alleged trade secret by reasonable means, which may include granting protective orders in connection with discovery proceedings, holding in-camera hearings, sealing the records of the action, and ordering any person involved in the litigation not to disclose an alleged trade secret without prior court approval.
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History
Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1724, Sec. 1.
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