Document background
A Due Diligence Access Agreement is a critical document used in corporate transactions where one party needs to review confidential information of another party, typically in the context of potential mergers, acquisitions, investments, or strategic partnerships. This agreement, governed by Canadian law, establishes the framework for protecting sensitive information while enabling necessary business evaluation. It addresses key requirements under Canadian privacy legislation, including PIPEDA and provincial privacy laws, and incorporates necessary safeguards for both physical and digital information access. The agreement is particularly important given Canada's robust privacy and data protection regime, and the need to protect commercially sensitive information during business transactions.
