This Intern Confidentiality Agreement is essential for organizations in Malta engaging interns who will have access to sensitive business information, trade secrets, or personal data during their internship. The document is designed to protect the organization's confidential information while complying with Maltese employment law, data protection regulations, and EU requirements. It should be implemented at the start of any internship where the intern may encounter sensitive information, establishing clear guidelines for information handling and confidentiality obligations. The agreement is particularly important given Malta's growing knowledge-based economy and the increasing number of international companies establishing presence in Malta, where protection of intellectual property and business secrets is crucial.

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

2. Background: Brief context of the internship relationship and need for confidentiality

3. Definitions: Clear definitions of key terms, especially 'Confidential Information', 'Trade Secrets', and 'Intellectual Property'

4. Scope of Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information within the organization

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

6. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information may be disclosed (e.g., legal requirements, authorized persons)

7. Duration of Obligations: Time period for which confidentiality obligations remain in force

8. Return of Confidential Information: Requirements for returning or destroying confidential information upon internship completion

9. Data Protection Compliance: Obligations regarding personal data handling under GDPR and Maltese law

10. Breach and Consequences: Actions constituting breach and resulting consequences

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