A covenant not to compete is a device, ancillary to another agreement (such as an employment contract), that is designed to protect a company's interests. Which of the following would NOT be within the scope of a noncompete clause?

A. Preventing an employee from revealing proprietary information about clients

B. Limiting a former employee's ability to use trade secrets when working for a competitor

C. Limiting the area in which a former employee can set up a competing business

D. Limiting a former employee's ability to hire away colleagues or take clients from the former employer