{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"3426.5","citation":"Civ. Code, § 3426.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274. - 9566.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 1. RELIEF [3274. - 3428.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 5. UNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT [3426. - 3426.11.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1/title-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1724, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In an action under this title, a court shall preserve the secrecy of an alleged trade secret by reasonable means, which may include granting protective orders in connection with discovery proceedings, holding in-camera hearings, sealing the records of the action, and ordering any person involved in the litigation not to disclose an alleged trade secret without prior court approval.</p>","text":"In an action under this title, a court shall preserve the secrecy of an alleged trade secret by reasonable means, which may include granting protective orders in connection with discovery proceedings, holding in-camera hearings, sealing the records of the action, and ordering any person involved in the litigation not to disclose an alleged trade secret without prior court approval.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/uniform-trade-secrets-act-3426-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}