(A) The protection of confidential information is vital to the interests and the success of the town. I.C. 5-14-3-4 states what is considered to be public record, and the town will comply with all guidelines. Such confidential information includes information acquired in the course of one’s work, and may include:
(1) Computer processes;
(2) Computer programs and codes;
(3) Email;
(4) Vendor lists;
(5) Citizen preferences;
(6) Facilities security information;
(7) Financial information;
(8) Marketing strategies;
(9) Pending projects and proposals;
(10) Research and development strategies; and
(11) Technological data.
(B) Employees who are exposed to confidential information may be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement as a condition of employment.
(C) Employees who improperly use or disclose confidential information may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and legal action, even if they do not actually benefit from the disclosed information.