in part yes. at the same time, anyone using this argument for farms/ag is trying to conceal misdeeds, not trade secrets. Farms etc., house animals, which are pr

in part yes. at the same time, anyone using this argument for farms/ag is trying to conceal misdeeds, not trade secrets. Farms etc., house animals, which are protected by laws. The operation is not private such as your home is. Equally, a worker at a paper mill should be able to video and report illegal chemical dumping or worker safety issues. The bottom line is that the prosecution processes aided by whistle-blower testimony is broken, requiring long investigations and, to play devil's advocate, wrongful accusations and financial harm to a business.