Confidentiality agreement
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5 mins
Use this model standalone confidentiality agreement prior to discussion of a role / project / consultancy in detail.
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:
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In a job contract.
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In a settlement agreement.
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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:
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To protect proprietary information when starting a new job.
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To keep details private after a disagreement.
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide
Compliance
When an NDA should not be used by an employer
An NDA cannot prevent:
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Whistleblowing.
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Reporting a crime to the police.
An NDA should not be used:
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To prevent someone from reporting discrimination, harassment, or sexual harassment.
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To conceal inappropriate or improper behaviour, especially if there is a risk of it happening again.
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To avoid dealing with workplace disputes or problems.
Other territories
Consult your jurisdiction's employment legislation or labor laws to ensure compliance with the template. Review the language for local precision.