Protecting Trade Secrets (GeschGehG)

What trade secrets are and which protective measures the law requires. Online training as a story course & micro series, certificate included.

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Without "reasonable secrecy measures" a trade secret loses its legal protection — training is one of those measures. Regulatory requirements feel abstract — until they decide liability, certification and your ability to do business.

The course explains what qualifies as a trade secret under the German GeschGehG, which secrecy measures the law expects, and how to handle confidential information and NDAs in daily work. The content is coupled to GeschGehG and updated whenever the legal situation changes.

The topic ships in two formats: a full story course (approx. 20 minutes) with voiced video dialogues, decisions and a final test — or a micro series (approx. 20 minutes in total) released in short units over several weeks. Learners receive a personal certificate after passing the test; every completion is documented audit-proof. Available in up to 10 languages with native voice-over.

What your team will learn

Den Begriff des Geschäftsgeheimnisses nach GeschGehG verstehen
Angemessene Geheimhaltungsmaßnahmen kennen
Umgang mit vertraulichen Informationen und NDA im Alltag

Formats & duration

Full story course

~20 minutes · ~3 modules

A cinematic full course with voiced video dialogues, decisions and a final test: ideal for the annual mandatory training.

Micro series

~20 minutes

The same topic as short units released over time: continuous awareness without blocking an afternoon.

Source & legal basis

GeschGehG Open official source ↗

The course is coupled to the official source and updated when it changes.

Topics covered in this course

trade secret trainingGeschGehG complianceconfidentiality measuresNDA handlinginformation security trainingcompliance e-learningregulatory traininge-learning with certificate

Frequently asked questions

How long does the "Protecting Trade Secrets (GeschGehG)" training take?

The full story course takes about 20 minutes and ends with a test and certificate. As a micro series your team covers the same content in short units spread over several weeks — about 20 minutes in total.

What is the legal basis of this course?

The course is based on GeschGehG and coupled to the official text. When the law changes, the course is updated — your training stays current without any effort on your side.

Is there a certificate and proof for audits?

Yes. After passing the final test, learners receive a personal certificate. Every completion is documented audit-proof — ideal for audits, certifications and evidence duties.