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Confidentiality Contract for Ireland

Confidentiality Contract Template for Ireland

This document is a comprehensive Confidentiality Contract governed by Irish law, designed to protect confidential information shared between parties in various business contexts. It incorporates requirements from Irish legislation, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and the European Union (Protection of Trade Secrets) Regulations 2018, while ensuring compliance with GDPR. The agreement establishes clear obligations for handling confidential information, defines permitted uses, and outlines remedies for breach, making it suitable for both domestic Irish business relationships and international transactions where Irish law is chosen as the governing law.

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What is a Confidentiality Contract?

The Confidentiality Contract serves as a crucial legal instrument for protecting sensitive business and technical information in various commercial relationships under Irish law. It is commonly used before entering into detailed business discussions, during due diligence processes, or when engaging with service providers or consultants. The document ensures compliance with Irish legal requirements, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and EU GDPR where applicable, while providing robust protection for trade secrets and proprietary information. This type of agreement is essential for businesses operating in Ireland or choosing Irish law as their governing law, particularly when sharing sensitive information such as business strategies, technical specifications, customer data, or intellectual property.

What sections should be included in a Confidentiality Contract?

1. Parties: Identification of the disclosing and receiving parties, including registered addresses and company numbers

2. Background: Context of the agreement, purpose of sharing confidential information, and relationship between the parties

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms including 'Confidential Information', 'Representatives', 'Permitted Purpose', and other relevant terms

4. Scope of Confidentiality: Clear description of what constitutes confidential information and exclusions from confidential information

5. Obligations of Receiving Party: Core confidentiality obligations, standard of care, and security measures required

6. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information may be disclosed, including to employees, advisors, or as required by law

7. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information: Obligations regarding the handling of confidential information upon termination or request

8. Term and Survival: Duration of the agreement and which obligations survive termination

9. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breach, including remedies and indemnification

10. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, entire agreement, and variation

What sections are optional to include in a Confidentiality Contract?

1. Data Protection: Specific provisions for compliance with GDPR and Irish Data Protection Act when personal data is involved

2. Intellectual Property Rights: Specific provisions regarding IP ownership and licenses when confidential information includes IP

3. Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on soliciting employees or customers, typically included when parties are competitors

4. Non-Competition: Restrictions on competing activities, used when sharing highly sensitive commercial information

5. Security Requirements: Specific technical and organizational security measures required for protecting confidential information

6. Export Control: Provisions for compliance with export control laws when dealing with regulated technology or data

7. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen circumstances affecting confidentiality obligations

8. Audit Rights: Rights to audit compliance with confidentiality obligations, typically for highly sensitive information

What schedules should be included in a Confidentiality Contract?

1. Schedule 1 - Confidential Information: Detailed description or categorization of the confidential information covered

2. Schedule 2 - Authorized Representatives: List of authorized individuals who may access the confidential information

3. Schedule 3 - Security Protocols: Specific security measures and protocols for handling confidential information

4. Schedule 4 - Data Processing Requirements: Specific requirements for processing personal data under GDPR if applicable

5. Schedule 5 - Return/Destruction Certificate: Template certificate confirming return or destruction of confidential information

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Ƶ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

Ireland

Publisher

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Document Type

Agreement Contract

Cost

Free to use
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