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A Medical Non-Disclosure Agreement under Irish law is essential when sharing sensitive medical, clinical, or healthcare-related information between organizations or individuals. This document is particularly relevant in situations involving patient data, clinical trial information, medical research findings, or proprietary healthcare technology. It ensures compliance with Irish data protection laws, including the Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR requirements, and specific healthcare sector regulations. The agreement is commonly used in healthcare partnerships, medical research collaborations, clinical trials, and healthcare technology development. It includes specific provisions for data security, breach notification, and the special handling requirements for sensitive medical information. The document is designed to protect confidential information while enabling necessary collaboration in the healthcare sector, with careful consideration of both legal compliance and practical operational needs.

1. Parties: Identification of the disclosing party (typically healthcare provider, medical research organization, or medical device company) and receiving party, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, explaining the medical nature of the relationship and why confidential information needs to be shared

3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Confidential Information' (specifically defining medical data, patient information, research data, etc.), 'Permitted Purpose', 'Representatives', and other relevant terms

4. Scope of Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential medical information, including patient data, medical records, research findings, clinical trial data, etc.

5. Obligations of Confidentiality: Core confidentiality obligations, including GDPR and Irish medical data protection requirements

6. Permitted Uses and Disclosures: Specific circumstances under which the confidential medical information may be used or disclosed

7. Security Measures: Required security protocols for handling medical data, including digital security measures and physical safeguards

8. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information: Procedures for returning or destroying confidential medical information upon agreement termination

9. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and circumstances for termination

10. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breach, including specific provisions for medical data breaches and mandatory reporting

11. General Provisions: Standard clauses including governing law (Irish law), jurisdiction, entire agreement, etc.