Confidentiality Agreement (Data Processing Services)

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Confidentiality Agreement (Data Processing Services)

Confidentiality Agreement (Data Processing Services)

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Date: {{date}}

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT (DATA PROCESSING SERVICES)

This Confidentiality Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "Agreement") is made and entered into as of {{effective_date}} (the "Effective Date")

BY AND BETWEEN:

{{company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "Disclosing Party");

AND

{{recipient_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{recipient_company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "Receiving Party").

Hereinafter, the Disclosing Party and the Receiving Party shall individually be referred to as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties".

1. PURPOSE

The Parties intend to engage in discussions and potential collaboration concerning data processing services (the "Purpose"). In connection with the Purpose, the Disclosing Party may disclose certain confidential and proprietary information to the Receiving Party.

2. DEFINITION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

For purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" shall include all non-public information, data, or materials, whether written or oral, tangible or intangible, disclosed by the Disclosing Party to the Receiving Party in connection with the Purpose. This includes, but is not limited to, trade secrets, business plans, financial data, customer lists, technical data, designs, algorithms, software, source code, data provided by the Disclosing Party's clients, and any other information that a reasonable person would consider confidential.

Confidential Information shall not include information that:

(a) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the Receiving Party;

(b) was rightfully in the Receiving Party's possession prior to disclosure by the Disclosing Party;

(c) is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of or reference to the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information;

(d) is rightfully obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party without restriction on disclosure.

3. OBLIGATIONS OF THE RECEIVING PARTY

The Receiving Party agrees to:

(a) Maintain all Confidential Information in strict confidence and prevent its unauthorized disclosure.

(b) Use the Confidential Information solely for the Purpose and not for any other purpose.

(c) Not to disclose, reproduce, or distribute any Confidential Information to any third party without the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party.

(d) Limit access to Confidential Information to only those employees, agents, or subcontractors who have a

4. DATA PROCESSING AND SECURITY

The Receiving Party acknowledges that in the course of providing data processing services, it may have access to or process personal data as defined by applicable data protection laws (e.g., POPIA in South Africa). The Receiving Party agrees to:

(a) Process personal data only on documented instructions from the Disclosing Party, including with regard to transfers of personal data to a third country or an international organisation, unless required to do so by applicable law.

(b) Ensure that persons authorised to process the personal data have committed themselves to confidentiality or are under an appropriate statutory obligation of confidentiality.

(c) Implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including, inter alia, as appropriate: (i) the pseudonymisation and encryption of personal data; (ii) the ability to ensure the ongoing confidentiality, integrity, availability and resilience of processing systems and services; (iii) the ability to restore the availability and access to personal data in a timely manner in the event of a physical or technical incident; and (iv) a process for regularly testing, assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of technical and organisational measures for ensuring the security of the processing.

(d) Assist the Disclosing Party in ensuring compliance with the Disclosing Party's obligations regarding data subject rights, data protection impact assessments, and prior consultation with supervisory authorities.

(e) Notify the Disclosing Party without undue delay upon becoming aware of a personal data breach.

(f) At the choice of the Disclosing Party, delete or return all the personal data to the Disclosing Party after the end of the provision of services relating to processing, and delete existing copies unless applicable law requires storage of the personal data.

5. TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and remain in full force and effect for a period of {{term_length}} years, unless terminated earlier as provided herein. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice if the other Party materially breaches any of its obligations hereunder and fails to cure such breach within {{cure_period}} days after receiving written notice thereof.

The obligations of confidentiality under this Agreement shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement for a period of {{survival_period}} years.

6. RETURN OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, or upon the Disclosing Party's written request, the Receiving Party shall promptly return to the Disclosing Party or, at the Disclosing Party's option, destroy all Confidential Information (including all copies thereof) in its possession or control. The Receiving Party shall certify in writing to the Disclosing Party that all such Confidential Information has been returned or destroyed.

7. REMEDIES

The Receiving Party acknowledges that monetary damages may not be a sufficient remedy for any breach of this Agreement and that the Disclosing Party shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief or specific performance, in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.

8. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{country_of_governance}}. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in {{jurisdiction}} for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement.

9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, of the Parties. Any modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both Parties.

10. SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

DISCLOSING PARTY:

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By: {{disclosing_party_signatory_name}}

Title: {{disclosing_party_signatory_title}}

Date: {{disclosing_party_signature_date}}

RECEIVING PARTY:

_____________________________

By: {{receiving_party_signatory_name}}

Title: {{receiving_party_signatory_title}}

Date: {{receiving_party_signature_date}}