The Interview Confidentiality Agreement is designed for use in New Zealand business environments where organizations need to protect sensitive information during recruitment processes. This document becomes necessary when companies expect to discuss confidential matters such as business strategies, technical information, client details, or proprietary processes during job interviews. It establishes legally binding confidentiality obligations that align with New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020, Employment Relations Act 2000, and other relevant legislation. The agreement is particularly crucial for senior roles, technical positions, or situations where candidates may gain access to trade secrets or commercially sensitive information during the interview process. Organizations should implement this agreement before any detailed discussions that involve confidential information, typically after initial screening but before in-depth technical or strategic discussions.

1. Parties: Identifies the company conducting the interview and the interview candidate

2. Background: Explains the purpose of the agreement and context of the interview process

3. Definitions: Defines key terms including 'Confidential Information', 'Interview Process', and 'Permitted Purpose'

4. Confidentiality Obligations: Details the candidate's obligations to maintain confidentiality of information disclosed during the interview

5. Use of Confidential Information: Specifies permitted uses of confidential information and prohibition on unauthorized use

6. Protection of Confidential Information: Outlines specific measures required to protect confidential information

7. Duration of Obligations: Specifies how long the confidentiality obligations remain in effect

8. Return of Confidential Information: Requirements for returning or destroying any confidential information received

9. General Provisions: Standard provisions including governing law, entire agreement, and enforcement