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The Confidentiality Agreement Document is a vital legal instrument used in Nigerian business transactions to protect sensitive information shared between parties. It becomes necessary when parties need to share confidential information during business discussions, due diligence processes, employment relationships, or commercial partnerships. The agreement encompasses provisions required by Nigerian legislation, including the NDPR 2019 and FOI Act 2011, while incorporating international best practices. It defines confidential information broadly to include trade secrets, proprietary information, technical data, business strategies, customer information, and intellectual property. The document is particularly crucial in Nigeria's growing technology and financial sectors, where protection of sensitive information is paramount for maintaining competitive advantage and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

1. Parties: Identification of the disclosing party and receiving party, including full legal names, registration numbers (if companies), and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, relationship between parties, and purpose of sharing confidential information

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms, especially 'Confidential Information', 'Permitted Purpose', 'Representatives', and 'Unauthorized Disclosure'

4. Scope of Confidentiality: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information and the extent of protection

5. Obligations of Receiving Party: Core confidentiality obligations, including protection measures, non-use, non-disclosure, and security requirements

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

7. Data Protection: Specific provisions complying with NDPR 2019 requirements for handling personal data

8. Return or Destruction of Information: Obligations regarding the return or destruction of confidential information upon request or termination

9. Duration and Survival: Term of the agreement and provisions that survive termination

10. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breach, including injunctive relief and damages

11. General Provisions: Standard clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, entire agreement, and variation