Navigating the FTC's Non-Compete Ban: A Guide for Information Security Teams
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a ruling that banned the use and enforcement of non-compete agreements across the United States. With this ruling, enterprises that relied on these agreements to help preserve their competitive advantage must adapt their strategy for protecting proprietary information when an employee departs. Read on for a breakdown of the ruling, what strategies remain open for dealing with this risk, and how security teams can help their organization adapt.