Meeting Confidentiality Agreement Template for Philippines

This Meeting Confidentiality Agreement is designed for use in the Philippine business environment where parties need to protect sensitive information shared during business meetings, negotiations, or presentations. The agreement complies with Philippine legislation, including the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and the Civil Code of the Philippines, making it suitable for both domestic and international business interactions within Philippine jurisdiction. It is particularly valuable when discussing trade secrets, business strategies, financial information, or other confidential matters that require protection. The document includes provisions for both physical and virtual meetings, addressing modern business needs while maintaining legal enforceability under Philippine law.

1. Parties: Identification of all parties entering into the agreement, including their legal names, addresses, and corporate details if applicable

2. Background: Context of the meeting(s) and purpose of the confidentiality agreement

3. Definitions: Clear definitions of key terms, especially 'Confidential Information', 'Meeting', 'Representatives', and 'Permitted Purpose'

4. Scope of Confidentiality: Detailed description of what information is considered confidential and protected under the agreement

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

6. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information may be disclosed, including to representatives and as required by law

7. Security Measures: Required measures to protect confidential information, including physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards

8. Return or Destruction of Information: Requirements for handling confidential information after the meeting or upon request

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

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Philippine law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes

11. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including entire agreement, amendments, and severability