Act 2 Trade Secrets Protection Act 2009 (5) Defences generally available in tort proceedings are available in proceedings for the improper disclosure, acquisition or use or of a trade secret. PART IV-MISCELLANEOUS. 20. Preservation of secrecy. (1) In proceedings under this Act, the court may, at any time, upon application make an order directing by what means the secrecy of a trade secret involved in the proceedings shall be preserved. (2) Without prejudice to the general effect of subsection (1), the court may(a) hold hearings in camera; (b) order that all or any of the records of the proceedings be sealed; or (c) order any person involved in the proceedings not to disclose an alleged trade secret without the prior approval of the court. 21. Limitation. (1) Proceedings for the improper disclosure, acquisition or use of a trade secret must be commenced within two years from discovery of disclosure, acquisition or use as the case may be. (2) For the purpose of this section, a continuing disclosure or use constitutes a single claim. 13

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