Lay The Terms

Plain-English glossary

Confidentiality

A clause requiring information to be kept private.

Why it matters

Confidentiality can be normal, but broad or indefinite wording can restrict ordinary work, speech, or recordkeeping.

Words to watch for

confidential informationindefinitetrade secretsnon-disclosurereturn or destroy

Plain-English example

You may need to protect information you receive and avoid sharing it outside permitted uses.

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