Document background
The Confidentiality Letter Agreement is a essential legal instrument used when parties need to share sensitive business, technical, or personal information while ensuring its protection under Dutch law. This document type is particularly useful in preliminary business discussions, potential partnerships, due diligence processes, or consulting arrangements where parties need a less formal but legally binding framework for confidentiality. The letter format makes it more accessible and faster to implement than a full-scale agreement, while still providing comprehensive protection for confidential information. The agreement incorporates requirements from Dutch civil law, EU GDPR, and Dutch trade secrets legislation, making it suitable for both domestic and international business relationships. A Confidentiality Letter Agreement is often used as a precursor to more detailed commercial agreements, providing immediate protection for sensitive information during initial discussions and negotiations.
