The IA has been skating on thin ice for a long time. They’ve archived a ton of content I generated over the years, most of it copyrighted. In my case I don’t care, I actually appreciate it since I didn’t keep archives as well as I should and occasionally use IA to find my own stuff. Also, my content is worth approximately 25¢. Others are not so forgiving.
What we really need are updated copyright laws that allow for research and preservation. However, people have been calling for updated laws for decades, but powerful copyright holders have stood in the way, so don’t hold your breath.
I've heard of a few misguided attempts to go after former employees who, supposedly, violated anti-compete clauses, but I don't recall anyone being sued for violating an NDA. I'm sure it's happened, but it's got to be rare. Usually successful companies are too busy building a great product and don't have time to mess around with NDA lawsuits.
I'm curious, can anyone recall a successful lawsuit over a violation of an NDA? Particularly with regard to early stage startups.
What we really need are updated copyright laws that allow for research and preservation. However, people have been calling for updated laws for decades, but powerful copyright holders have stood in the way, so don’t hold your breath.