Consultant NDA Template for Belgium

This Consultant NDA is essential for businesses operating under Belgian law that engage external consultants or professional service providers. The document should be used whenever a company needs to share confidential information, trade secrets, or sensitive data with consultants during their engagement. It incorporates provisions compliant with the Belgian Trade Secrets Act of 2018 and GDPR requirements, making it suitable for both domestic and international consulting relationships. The agreement addresses key aspects such as data protection, intellectual property rights, and the independent nature of the consulting relationship, while providing flexible options for additional security measures and compliance requirements based on the sensitivity of the information being shared.

1. Parties: Identification of the disclosing party (company) and receiving party (consultant), including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the consulting relationship and purpose of the NDA

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms including 'Confidential Information', 'Trade Secrets', 'Consulting Services', and 'Permitted Purpose'

4. Scope of Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information in the context of the consulting relationship

5. Obligations of Confidentiality: Core confidentiality obligations, including duty of care, non-disclosure, and security measures

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

7. Data Protection: GDPR compliance provisions and data handling requirements

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

9. Independent Contractor Status: Confirmation of consultant's status as independent contractor and not an employee

10. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and termination provisions

11. Survival: Obligations that continue after termination of the agreement

12. General Provisions: Standard clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, and entire agreement