Confidentiality Policy
A Confidentiality Policy is an important HR document used to outline the procedures an employee needs to follow when dealing with confidential information.
Last updated October 21, 2025
Suitable for Australia
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Frequently asked questions
Use this Confidentiality Policy if:
- employees have access to sensitive business information that you need to protect
- your business would like to clearly inform employees about their responsibilities and duties when dealing with confidential information
Why do I need a Confidentiality Policy?
An employee will have access to much of your business’s confidential information, to stop your employee abusing this privilege you need to clearly set out the employee's responsibility when dealing with confidential information and intellectual property.
What does this Confidentiality Policy cover?
- confidential information
- intellectual property
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The Legal Risk Score of a Confidentiality Policy Template is Low
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- Although there may be some important compliance requirements in regards to confidentiality and privacy, this template is inflexible in that regard.
- The policy can be modified at any time.
- The document mandates strict adherence to confidentiality without detailing supportive measures or training for employees, increasing the likelihood of accidental breaches.
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