{"id":1369,"date":"2025-10-16T11:37:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/structure\/confidentiality-agreement-template\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T08:17:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T08:17:25","slug":"confidentiality-agreements-nda-law-changes","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-news\/confidentiality-agreements-nda-law-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"NDA law changes 2025 \u2013 confidentiality agreements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also known as a <strong>non-disclosure agreement<\/strong>, a confidentiality agreement is used to protect sensitive information from disclosure by others. Here\u2019s what should go in one so you can draft a confidentiality agreement that works for your small business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we explain more about confidentiality agreements, there are some legal changes you need to know about for 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30c80bf8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-nda-laws-what-you-need-to-know\">New NDA laws \u2013 what you need to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New NDA laws came in on 1 October to make it clear that non-disclosure agreements can\u2019t be enforced in a way that prevents victims from reporting crimes to the police.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 17 of the Victims and Prisoners Act applies to England and Wales and means that victims can share information with certain organisations without being in breach of their NDA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to note that this applies to individuals who \u201creasonably believe they are a victim of a crime\u201d. The legislation highlights that \u201cthere does not have to be a formal investigation or conviction for someone to be a victim of crime.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you\u2019re clear on the new legislation if you use NDAs to protect your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-structure\/what-is-intellectual-property\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"976\" >intellectual property<\/a> (IP).\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-this-mean-in-practice\">What does this mean in practice?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a list of government bodies and other groups that victims can speak to about a crime, and an NDA can\u2019t stop this from happening.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This includes the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Health and Safety Executive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Competition and Markets Authority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Environment Agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Gambling Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Financial Conduct Authority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Information Commissioner\u2019s Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Serious Fraud Office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also lists police, qualified lawyers, regulated professionals, victim support services, regulators, and a victim\u2019s close family for support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read the full guidance on the changes to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/victims-and-prisoners-act-2024-changes-to-non-disclosure-agreements\/victims-and-prisoners-act-2024-changes-to-non-disclosure-agreements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Victims and Prisoners Act legislation<\/a> on the UK government website.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do small businesses need to do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to review any existing non-disclosure agreements to check they\u2019re in line with the law.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure any templates that you use within your business reflect these changes and that your internal policies are up to date.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also check government resources on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-structure\/companies-house-business-identity-verification\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"34820\" >Companies House account<\/a> as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30c80bf8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-confidentiality-agreement\">What is a confidentiality agreement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A confidentiality agreement is a legal document that sets out how information can be shared in confidence. This could be between potential partners and investors, advisors, contractors you work with, or people you employ in your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s say you\u2019re working on a <a data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1444\" href=\"\/knowledge\/starting-out\/how-to-start-a-business\/\">new business idea<\/a> and are speaking with a financial advisor, a confidentiality agreement can be put in place to protect your plans and keep your invention or design secret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-confidential-information-cover\">What does confidential information cover?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Confidential\u2019 means unpublished, not externally communicated outside the business, or otherwise not publicly or generally accessible information and materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This could include confidential proprietary information relating to your business, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">business activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">suppliers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">plans and intentions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">market opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may also include confidential operations, processes, product information, knowledge, technical information, designs, trade secrets, and software. Beyond that, it could cover information, findings, data, or analysis that\u2019s come out of the confidential information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does it work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The confidentiality agreement takes effect from the moment it\u2019s signed by all parties. If one of the parties breaks the agreement, they could face legal action or fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes it might not be clear if something disclosed by the other party should be kept confidential. If that\u2019s the case, it\u2019s always a good idea to treat it as confidential unless it\u2019s confirmed in writing by the owner of the information or materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-body-001\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whatisannda\">What is an NDA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An NDA, or non-disclosure agreement, is a type of confidentiality agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two types of NDA: one-way and mutual. A one-way NDA is for when you\u2019re the only one disclosing confidential information, while a mutual NDA is needed when both parties are sharing information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s just a few examples of when you might use an NDA:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">speaking to investors \u2013 for example <a href=\"\/knowledge\/funding\/angel-investors-guide-for-small-businesses\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1020\">angel investors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">negotiating with manufacturers while <a href=\"\/knowledge\/marketing\/tips-for-developing-a-product-a-simple-guide\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1072\">developing a new product<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">entering into a <a href=\"\/knowledge\/business-structure\/partnership-agreement-example\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1492\">partnership<\/a> or merging with another business \u2013 you might use an NDA to keep this confidential from employees and the general public until a deal has been made<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">speaking to suppliers when considering <a href=\"\/knowledge\/strategy\/what-is-outsourcing\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1086\">outsourcing options<\/a> for a new product<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">for staff members \u2013 an employee confidentiality agreement may be used to prevent an employee sharing information about your business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howtouseourconfidentialityagreementtemplateukdownload\">What to include in your confidentiality agreement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you create your own confidentiality agreement, you\u2019ll need to add in specific details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">recipient company name and address   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">your company name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">your company address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">your registered company number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Both you and the other parties will need to sign this document to agree to its terms.<\/strong> The signed agreement should then be returned to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A typical confidentiality agreement template outlines the <strong>purpose<\/strong> behind the agreement, along with the <strong>limitations on obligations<\/strong>. There are also sections on <strong>how you return the confidential information<\/strong>, as well as <strong>how to terminate the agreement<\/strong> if you or another party needs to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-300-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-69910985 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also want to get legal advice on drawing up an NDA template appropriate for your business. 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