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Letter to New Employer of Former Employee_Non-Disclosure

This template is a formal letter to a former employee's new employer, informing them of the non-disclosure obligations still binding on the former employee. It should be used when a former employee in a sensitive role has moved to a competitor or a related industry.

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{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{company_phone}}

Email: {{company_email}}

Website: {{company_website}}

Date:

{{date}}

Private and Confidential

{{new_employer_company_name}}

{{new_employer_address}}

Attention: {{new_employer_contact_person_name}} (or Human Resources Department)

Subject: Non-Disclosure Obligations of Former Employee, {{former_employee_name}}

Dear {{new_employer_contact_person_name}} / Sir/Madam,

Introduction

This letter serves to formally notify you regarding the ongoing non-disclosure obligations of our former employee, {{former_employee_name}}, who we understand is now in your employ. Mr./Ms./Mx. {{former_employee_name}} commenced employment with {{company_name}} on {{start_date}} and concluded their employment on {{end_date}}.

Confidential Information and Non-Disclosure Agreement

During their tenure with {{company_name}}, Mr./Ms./Mx. {{former_employee_name}} was privy to and had access to significant confidential and proprietary information belonging to our company. This information includes, but is not limited to, trade secrets, business strategies, client lists, pricing models, product development plans, financial data, and other sensitive operational details.

As a condition of their employment, Mr./Ms./Mx. {{former_employee_name}} entered into a comprehensive Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with {{company_name}} on {{nda_signing_date}}. A copy of this agreement can be provided upon legitimate request. This agreement explicitly prohibits the disclosure, use, or dissemination of our confidential information for any purpose other than the legitimate business interests of {{company_name}}, both during and after their employment with us.

Purpose of this Notification

We are sending this letter to respectfully remind you and Mr./Ms./Mx. {{former_employee_name}} of these continuing obligations. We trust that you, as the new employer, will take all necessary steps to ensure that Mr./Ms./Mx. {{former_employee_name}} adheres strictly to the terms of their NDA and does not, inadvertently or otherwise, disclose or utilize any confidential information acquired during their employment with {{company_name}} in their new role.

We value fair competition and the protection of intellectual property rights. We believe that by clearly communicating these existing obligations, we can prevent any unintentional breaches and foster a respectful business environment.

Our Expectations

We expect that Mr./Ms./Mx. {{former_employee_name}} will not use, disseminate, or otherwise exploit any confidential or proprietary information of {{company_name}} for the benefit of {{new_employer_company_name}} or any other third party, nor will they induce or attempt to induce any current employees or clients of {{company_name}} to terminate their relationship with us in violation of any existing agreements.

We reserve all our rights in law to take appropriate action should there be any breach of the Non-Disclosure Agreement by Mr./Ms./Mx. {{former_employee_name}} or any party acting on their behalf, or for whom they are responsible, to protect our confidential information and business interests.

Conclusion

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Should you require any further clarification or wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours faithfully,

Signature Block

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{{authorised_signatory_name}}

{{authorised_signatory_title}}

For and on behalf of {{company_name}}

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