The Arbitration Confidentiality Agreement serves as a crucial document in Dutch arbitration proceedings where parties need to protect sensitive information exchanged during the dispute resolution process. This agreement becomes necessary when parties enter into arbitration and need to ensure that confidential business information, trade secrets, financial data, and personal information remain secure. Under Dutch law, while arbitration proceedings are generally private, there is no automatic comprehensive confidentiality obligation, making this agreement essential for establishing clear confidentiality parameters. The document complies with the Dutch Arbitration Act and considers EU GDPR requirements, providing a robust framework for information protection throughout the arbitration process and beyond.

1. Parties: Identification of all parties to the agreement, including their legal names, addresses, and registration details

2. Background: Context of the agreement, reference to the arbitration proceedings, and the need for confidentiality

3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Confidential Information', 'Arbitration Proceedings', 'Permitted Purpose', 'Authorized Representatives', and other relevant definitions

4. Scope of Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information in relation to the arbitration proceedings

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

6. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information may be disclosed, including to legal advisors, experts, and witnesses

7. Security Measures: Required measures for protecting and securing confidential information

8. Duration of Obligations: Time period for which confidentiality obligations remain in effect

9. Return or Destruction of Information: Requirements for handling confidential information after the arbitration concludes

10. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breaching the agreement and available remedies

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Dutch law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes