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Trade Secrets Protection Act
2009
(5) Defences generally available in tort proceedings are available
in proceedings for the improper disclosure, acquisition or use or of a
trade secret.
PART IV-MISCELLANEOUS.
20. Preservation of secrecy.
(1) In proceedings under this Act, the court may, at any time,
upon application make an order directing by what means the secrecy
of a trade secret involved in the proceedings shall be preserved.
(2) Without prejudice to the general effect of subsection (1), the
court may(a) hold hearings in camera;
(b) order that all or any of the records of the proceedings be
sealed; or
(c) order any person involved in the proceedings not to disclose
an alleged trade secret without the prior approval of the
court.
21. Limitation.
(1) Proceedings for the improper disclosure, acquisition or use
of a trade secret must be commenced within two years from discovery
of disclosure, acquisition or use as the case may be.
(2) For the purpose of this section, a continuing disclosure or use
constitutes a single claim.
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