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The Consultant Confidentiality Agreement is essential for businesses operating in Hong Kong that engage external consultants or professional service providers. This document becomes necessary whenever a company needs to share sensitive information, trade secrets, or proprietary data with consultants during their engagement. It ensures compliance with Hong Kong's legal requirements, including the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and common law principles protecting confidential information. The agreement typically precedes or accompanies consulting engagements and can be used across various industries where external expertise is required. It provides legal protection for the company's confidential information while establishing clear guidelines for consultants regarding information handling, security measures, and consequences of breach.

1. Parties: Identifies the contracting parties - the company engaging the consultant and the consultant (either individual or consulting entity)

2. Background: Sets out the context of the agreement, including the nature of the consulting relationship and why confidential information needs to be shared

3. Definitions: Defines key terms including 'Confidential Information', 'Trade Secrets', 'Intellectual Property Rights', and other relevant terms

4. Scope of Confidential Information: Clearly describes what constitutes confidential information under the agreement

5. Confidentiality Obligations: Details the consultant's obligations regarding confidential information, including non-disclosure, non-use, and security measures

6. Permitted Disclosures: Specifies circumstances under which confidential information may be disclosed, including legal requirements and authorized recipients

7. Data Protection: Addresses compliance with Hong Kong's Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and related obligations

8. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information: Procedures for handling confidential information upon termination or request

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

10. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breach and available remedies including injunctive relief

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specifies Hong Kong law as governing law and Hong Kong courts' jurisdiction