Definition of Confidential Information
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Confidential Information includes all non-public information disclosed during the course of business, whether written, oral, or electronic.
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This includes but is not limited to business strategies, technical data, financial information, customer data, and proprietary materials.
Obligations of Confidentiality
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All confidential information shall be kept strictly confidential and shall not be disclosed to any third party without prior written consent.
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Confidential information shall only be used for the purpose of fulfilling contractual obligations.
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Reasonable security measures must be implemented to protect confidential information from unauthorized access.
Exclusions from Confidential Information
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Information that is publicly available without breach of this agreement shall not be considered confidential.
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Information lawfully obtained from a third party without restriction is excluded from confidentiality obligations.
Data Protection & Security
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Appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards shall be implemented to protect sensitive data.
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Access to confidential data will be limited only to authorized personnel.
Termination of Agreement
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Upon termination of the agreement, all confidential materials must be returned or securely destroyed.
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Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of the agreement.
