# R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-32: Confidentiality of trade secrets

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-32

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-32
- **Heading:** Confidentiality of trade secrets
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 28 / Chapter 28-20 / Section 28-20-32

## Text

All information reported to or otherwise obtained by the director in connection with any inspection or proceeding under this chapter that contains or that might reveal a trade secret referred to in 18 U.S.C. § 1905 shall be considered confidential for the purpose of that section, except that the information may be disclosed to other officers or employees concerned with carrying out the provisions of this chapter, or when relevant in any proceeding under this chapter. In any proceeding the director, the review board, or the court shall issue orders as may be appropriate to protect the confidentiality of trade secrets.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-1 § 28-20-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-2 § 28-20-2. Division of occupational safety.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-2.1 § 28-20-2.1. Video display terminals €” Informational brochure €” Training programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-2.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-3 § 28-20-3. Annual report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-4 § 28-20-4. Chief of division €” Administrator of occupational safety and health €” Compliance inspectors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-4.1 § 28-20-4.1. Adoption of regulations pertaining to HIV and hepatitis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-4.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-5 § 28-20-5. Devotion to duties €” Assignment of compliance inspectors €” Other employment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-6 § 28-20-6. Appropriations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-7 § 28-20-7. Applicability and reports of places of business.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-8 § 28-20-8. Employer€™s duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-9 § 28-20-9. Employee€™s duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-10 § 28-20-10. Applicability to state and municipal employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-11 § 28-20-11. Recordkeeping requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-12 § 28-20-12. Inspection powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-12.md)

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