Basic Confidentiality Agreement Template for Austria

A comprehensive confidentiality agreement template governed by Austrian law, designed to protect confidential information exchanged between parties during business discussions, negotiations, or collaborative projects. The document incorporates requirements from the Austrian Civil Code (ABGB), Trade Secrets Act, and relevant EU regulations including GDPR. It provides robust protection for business secrets while remaining flexible enough to accommodate various business relationships and types of confidential information, with clear enforcement mechanisms under Austrian jurisdiction.

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What is a Basic Confidentiality Agreement?

This Basic Confidentiality Agreement template is essential for businesses and individuals operating under Austrian law who need to protect sensitive information during business discussions or collaborations. It serves as a foundational document for establishing confidentiality obligations before sharing proprietary information, trade secrets, or other sensitive data. The agreement incorporates key requirements from Austrian legislation, including the Trade Secrets Act (Geschäftsgeheimnis-Gesetz) and relevant EU regulations such as GDPR. It's particularly useful in early-stage business discussions, potential partnerships, service provider relationships, or any situation where confidential information needs to be shared with a third party. The document provides clear definitions of confidential information, usage restrictions, and enforcement mechanisms while remaining adaptable to various business contexts.

What sections should be included in a Basic Confidentiality Agreement?

1. Parties: Identification of the parties entering into the agreement, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Brief context of why the agreement is being entered into and the relationship between the parties

3. Definitions: Clear definitions of key terms, especially 'Confidential Information', 'Permitted Purpose', and 'Representatives'

4. Scope of Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information under the agreement

5. Obligations of Confidentiality: Core confidentiality obligations, including use restrictions and security measures

6. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information may be disclosed, including to representatives and by legal requirement

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

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

9. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breach and available remedies, including injunctive relief

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Austrian law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes

What sections are optional to include in a Basic Confidentiality Agreement?

1. Data Protection Compliance: Specific provisions for GDPR compliance when personal data is involved

2. Intellectual Property Rights: Clarification that the agreement doesn't transfer any IP rights

3. Non-Solicitation: Optional restrictions on soliciting employees or customers, if relevant to the business relationship

4. Export Control: Necessary when dealing with information subject to export control regulations

5. Publicity: Restrictions on public announcements about the relationship

6. Insurance: Requirements for insurance coverage, particularly relevant for high-value confidential information

7. Assignment and Subcontracting: Rights and restrictions regarding transfer of obligations to third parties

What schedules should be included in a Basic Confidentiality Agreement?

1. Schedule 1 - Specified Confidential Information: Detailed list or categories of specific confidential information covered

2. Schedule 2 - Authorized Representatives: List of individuals or roles authorized to receive confidential information

3. Schedule 3 - Security Measures: Specific security protocols and measures required for protecting the confidential information

4. Appendix A - Form of Representative Undertaking: Template confidentiality undertaking for representatives to sign

Authors

Alex Denne

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

Jurisdiction

Austria

Publisher

Genie AI

Cost

Free to use

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