A licensed professional prepared a research project proposal for their employer, Alton University.

A licensed professional prepared a research project proposal for their employer, Alton University. The professional had signed a non-disclosure clause, which bound them from disclosing any proprietary or confidential Information related to the project proposal. When Blaney University won the project and advertised for a qualified professional to Join the project, the professional applied. During the interview, the professional disclosed their involvement with the Alton University research project proposal.

Is their disclosure potential malpractice that the interviewer should report to the professional regulator?