Common use of Confidential Trade Secrets Clause in Contracts

Confidential Trade Secrets. Executive agrees not to directly or indirectly disclose, publish or make use of confidential trade secret information concerning Employer without the prior written consent of an Executive Vice President of Employer, unless such information becomes a matter of general public knowledge without action by Executive. Confidential trade secret information includes, but is not limited to, business strategy; customer lists and information about customer needs, specification or requirements; systems operations and capability information; financial, accounting or marketing information; and other risk management or proprietary information or records of Employer. Nothing in this Agreement precludes or limits Executive from fully participating or cooperating in any proceeding or investigation by any government agency related to Executive’s duties for Employer. Executive will immediately return to Employer all confidential, trade secret and proprietary information in Executive’s possession or control (whether written, printed, electronic or photographic) and agrees not to maintain or retain copies or handwritten summaries of any such information following the Date of Termination. Executive expressly understands and agrees that his/her obligation not to directly or indirectly disclose, publish or make use of any above described confidential or trade secret information survives termination or expiration of this Agreement and applies to any subsequent employment by Executive.