Employee Confidentiality Agreement
Human Resources
Use this employee confidentiality agreement to help prevent an employee from making unauthorized disclosures of the employer's confidential information or using it for his or her own benefit.
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About This Form
An Employee Confidentiality Agreement is a legal document that helps protect a company's confidential information by prohibiting employees from disclosing or using it for personal gain. This agreement is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of sensitive business information, such as trade secrets, client lists, and proprietary data. By signing this document, employees acknowledge their responsibility to safeguard the company's confidential information both during and after their employment.
When to Use This Form
- When hiring new employees who will have access to sensitive information
- If you want to protect trade secrets and proprietary data
- When sharing confidential information with employees during projects
- To reinforce the importance of confidentiality in the workplace
- As part of an overall strategy to safeguard business information
Key Features
- Defines what constitutes confidential information
- Outlines the employee's obligations to protect confidential information
- Specifies the duration of confidentiality obligations
- Includes consequences for unauthorized disclosure
- May require the return of confidential materials upon termination
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