Paving Corporation taps into the computer network of Roadwork Inc., a competitor, and downloads confidential business data without Roadwork's knowledge or authorization. This is most likely
A)copyright infringement.
B)patent infringement.
C)trademark infringement.
D)a theft of trade secrets.

Question

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This action constitutes a theft of trade secrets because Paving Corporation is unlawfully accessing and acquiring confidential business information from Roadwork Inc. without permission.

Paving Corporation Taps into the Computer Network of Roadwork Inc