Intern Confidentiality Agreement Template for Belgium

The Intern Confidentiality Agreement is essential for organizations in Belgium hosting interns who will have access to sensitive business information, intellectual property, or confidential data during their internship. This document is specifically designed to comply with Belgian employment law, EU data protection regulations (GDPR), and the Belgian Trade Secrets Act of 2018. It should be used whenever an organization brings on an intern who will have access to any form of confidential information, ranging from customer data to proprietary technologies. The agreement balances the organization's need to protect its confidential information with the educational nature of internships and any academic reporting requirements. It includes provisions for both during and post-internship obligations, data handling protocols, and specific considerations for academic disclosure requirements.

1. Parties: Identification of the company and the intern, including full legal names, addresses, and relevant registration numbers

2. Background: Brief context about the internship position and the need for confidentiality

3. Definitions: Clear definitions of key terms, especially 'Confidential Information', 'Internship Period', and 'Professional Purpose'

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

5. Obligations of Confidentiality: Core confidentiality obligations, including non-disclosure, secure handling, and permitted uses of confidential information

6. Duration of Obligations: Specification of how long the confidentiality obligations remain in force after the internship ends

7. Return of Materials: Requirements for returning or destroying confidential materials upon completion of the internship

8. Intellectual Property: Provisions regarding ownership of work products and innovations created during the internship

9. Data Protection Compliance: GDPR and Belgian data protection law compliance requirements

10. Breach and Consequences: Consequences of breaching the agreement and notification requirements

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Belgian law as governing law and competent courts