Document background
The Consultant Non Disclosure Agreement is essential for businesses operating in Hong Kong that engage external consultants and need to protect their confidential information. This document becomes necessary when companies share sensitive business information, trade secrets, or proprietary data with consultants during their engagement. It ensures compliance with Hong Kong's legal framework, including common law principles of confidentiality and relevant ordinances such as the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and Contracts Ordinance. The agreement is particularly crucial in today's business environment where consultants often require access to sensitive internal information to provide their services effectively. It establishes clear obligations for maintaining confidentiality, specifies permitted uses of information, and outlines remedies available under Hong Kong law in case of breach.
