This Non-Disclosure Agreement For Contractors is essential for businesses operating in Hong Kong that engage external contractors and need to protect their confidential information. The document is designed to comply with Hong Kong's legal framework, including common law principles and relevant ordinances such as the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and Copyright Ordinance. It should be used whenever engaging contractors who will have access to sensitive business information, intellectual property, trade secrets, or personal data. The agreement covers key aspects such as the definition of confidential information, scope of protection, security measures, return of information, and consequences of breach. It's particularly important in Hong Kong's dynamic business environment where contractor relationships are common across various industries.

1. Parties: Identifies and provides full details of the parties entering into the agreement - the disclosing party (typically the company) and the receiving party (the contractor)

2. Background: Sets out the context of the agreement, including the nature of the contractor relationship and the purpose for sharing confidential information

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used in the agreement, particularly 'Confidential Information', 'Permitted Purpose', and other relevant terms

4. Scope of Confidential Information: Clearly delineates what information is considered confidential under the agreement

5. Obligations of Confidentiality: Details the core obligations regarding the protection and non-disclosure of confidential information

6. Permitted Uses and Disclosures: Specifies how the contractor may use the confidential information and under what circumstances disclosure is permitted

7. Security Measures: Outlines the specific measures the contractor must take to protect confidential information

8. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information: Procedures for handling confidential information upon termination or request

9. Duration and Survival: Specifies how long the confidentiality obligations last and which provisions survive termination

10. Breach and Remedies: Sets out the consequences of breaching the agreement and available remedies

11. General Provisions: Standard contractual provisions including governing law, jurisdiction, and entire agreement