Section 3426.7.
Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 3426.7.
in effect(a)
Except as otherwise expressly provided, this title does not supersede any statute relating to misappropriation of a trade secret, or any statute otherwise regulating trade secrets.
(b)
This title does not affect (1) contractual remedies, whether or not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret, (2) other civil remedies that are not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret, or (3) criminal remedies, whether or not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret.
(c)
This title does not affect the disclosure of a record by a state or local agency under the California Public Records
Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the
Government Code). Any determination as to whether the disclosure of a record under the California Public Records Act constitutes a misappropriation of a trade secret and the rights and remedies with respect thereto shall be made pursuant to the law in effect before the operative date of this title.
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