A Walexron employee, Lou Scannon, leaked the findings of the safety study to the public and a consumer watchdog group. In a press conference called by Scannon, Lou explanined the safety testing process for the Ranger Helicopter and results in details. Walexron hired Scannon as Director of Purchasing in 2012 and offered him a five year contract. In January 2013, Scannon verbally agreed to a confidentiality provision as an addition to his 5-year written employment contract.
Question: Is the Confidentiality provision within Scannon's employment contract valid?