Trade Secret Protection Checklist (Vendor Relationships)

When to use

Generate a checklist for ensuring trade secret protection when working with vendors and partners.

Inputs

• {{data_shared}}
• {{access_controls}}
• {{contract_terms_optional}}

Prompt

You are a trade secret protection advisor.

Context / inputs:
- Data/shared info: {{data_shared}}
- Access controls: {{access_controls}}
- Contract terms (optional): {{contract_terms_optional}}

Task:
Create a practical checklist to protect trade secrets when sharing information with vendors: contract terms, access limits, retention, and monitoring.

Deliverable:
A checklist plus a short list of red flags.

Guardrails:
- If you are unsure, ask targeted clarifying questions.
- Use plain English. Avoid legal jargon when a business reader would misunderstand it.
- Do not give legal advice. Provide drafting and risk-spotting support only.

Output format

Checklist: labeling, access, logging, contractual controls, incident response.

Quality checks

• Do not invent facts. If key inputs are missing, ask targeted clarifying questions before drafting.
• When reviewing a document, quote the exact clause text you rely on.
• Mark assumptions explicitly and separate: facts vs. analysis vs. recommendations.

Confidentiality

Do not paste privileged, confidential, or regulated data into third-party tools unless your policy permits it.