Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018, regulation 3: use in breach of confidence is unlawful (SI 2018/597, reg 3(1))
In the UK, a buyer that uses a holder's confidential records beyond what the licence allows acts unlawfully. Purpose limits and confidentiality terms in the licence are what make that claim available.
Dated 18 Oct 2026Source checked 18 Oct 2026Basis: primary text
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“The acquisition, use or disclosure of a trade secret is unlawful where the acquisition, use or disclosure constitutes a breach of confidence in confidential information.”
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