Confidentiality agreement
Use this model standalone confidentiality agreement prior to discussion of a role / project / consultancy in detail.

How long to understand and implement this template?
5 mins
5 mins

How many words in this template?
394
394
What is a Confidentiality agreement?
To prevent an employee or worker from sharing information, you could use a confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
It's a written agreement that could be found:
- In a job contract.
- In a settlement agreement.
- In a separate, standalone document.
This could be when a job begins or ends, or at another point.
An NDA may be signed by an employer and an employee or worker for a variety of reasons, including:
- To protect proprietary information when starting a new job.
- To keep details private after a disagreement.
When an NDA should not be used by an employer
An NDA cannot prevent:
- Whistleblowing.
- Reporting a crime to the police.
An NDA should not be used:
- To prevent someone from reporting discrimination, harassment, or sexual harassment.
- To conceal inappropriate or improper behaviour, especially if there is a risk of it happening again.
- To avoid dealing with workplace disputes or problems.

In which jurisdictions can this template be used?
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide