Which of the following statements is true of the Economic Espionage Act (EEA)?
A) Acts of standard trade secret misappropriation by individuals is beyond its scope.
B) The EEA excludes intentional misappropriation of trade secrets by firms or individuals.
C) The EEA allows local bodies, authorities, private individuals, and others to bring a case of misappropriation but excludes the federal government.
D) One of the provisions of the EEA makes one liable for misappropriation to benefit a foreign government.
E) The EEA does not have any provision that addresses espionage.

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Although one provision of the Economic Espionage Act (EEA) makes one liable for misappropriation to benefit a foreign government-the act that usually comes to mind when we think of espionage-the law also has a provision that relates to common trade secret theft. Although one provision of the EEA makes one liable for standard trade secret misappropriation, another provision addresses misappropriation to benefit a foreign government-true espionage.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Economic