This Simple Confidentiality Agreement is essential for businesses and individuals operating under Hong Kong law who need to protect sensitive information during business discussions, negotiations, or partnerships. It's commonly used before detailed commercial discussions, due diligence processes, or when engaging with consultants, vendors, or potential business partners. The agreement ensures compliance with Hong Kong's legal framework, including data privacy laws and common law principles of confidentiality. It's designed to be straightforward while providing robust protection for confidential information, making it suitable for various business contexts where parties need to share sensitive data while maintaining control over its use and dissemination.

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

2. Background: Brief context explaining why the agreement is being entered into and the general nature of the confidential information to be shared

3. Definitions: Key terms used in the agreement, particularly 'Confidential Information', 'Permitted Purpose', and 'Representatives'

4. Confidentiality Obligations: Core obligations regarding the protection and non-disclosure of confidential information

5. Permitted Uses and Disclosure: Specified circumstances under which the confidential information may be used or disclosed

6. Security Measures: Required measures to protect and safeguard the confidential information

7. Return or Destruction: Obligations regarding the return or destruction of confidential information upon request or termination

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

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Hong Kong law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes

10. Entire Agreement: Standard boilerplate confirming this is the complete agreement between the parties