Breach of NDA
Disclosing protected information to unauthorized parties can lead to legal action. In Kansas, parties have up to five years to file a claim after an NDA breach occurs.[1]
If a party discovers that their trade secrets have been misappropriated, they have three years following the discovery to file a claim.[2]
Trade Secret: Defined
Kansas statutes define a trade secret as information that[3]:
- Is financially beneficial to the owner due to it not being known or easily ascertained.
- Is being protected from disclosure to competitors and outside parties.