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Proprietary confidential business information in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Proprietary confidential business information” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.

What does “Proprietary confidential business information” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Proprietary confidential business information” means information regardless of form or characteristics, that is owned or controlled by the corporation; is intended to be and is treated by the corporation as private and the disclosure of the information would cause harm to the corporation’s business operations; has not been disclosed unless disclosed pursuant to a statutory provision, an order of a court or administrative body, a legislative proceeding pursuant to s. 5, Art. (Fla. Stat. § 946.517)

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