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The misuse of information obtained through an ex-employee’s position: a broader cause of action for businesses

The misuse of information obtained through an ex-employee’s position: a broader cause of action for businesses

19 June 2026
By Cate Nagy, Damien MacRae
The Full Court of the Federal Court has held that s 183(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) provides a standalone cause of action against employees who misuse information obtained through their positions, even where that information does not meet the strict requirements for protection in equity.
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