Confidentiality Agreement For Independent Contractors Template for Germany

1. Data Protection: Required if confidential information includes personal data under GDPR

2. Intellectual Property Rights: Added when confidential information includes or relates to IP rights

3. Non-Competition: Optional restrictions on competitive activities, subject to German competition law limitations

4. Representatives and Third Parties: Required if contractor needs to share information with employees or subcontractors

5. Export Control: Required if information is subject to export control regulations

6. Insurance Requirements: Optional section requiring specific insurance coverage for handling sensitive information

7. Publicity and Non-Disclosure of Relationship: Optional restrictions on disclosing the business relationship itself

1. Schedule 1 - Description of Services: Detailed description of services provided by the independent contractor

2. Schedule 2 - Specific Confidential Information: Detailed list or categories of confidential information covered

3. Schedule 3 - Security Protocols: Specific security measures and protocols required for handling confidential information

4. Schedule 4 - Authorized Representatives: List of persons authorized to receive confidential information

5. Appendix A - Data Processing Terms: GDPR-compliant data processing terms if personal data is involved

6. Appendix B - Return/Destruction Certificate: Template certificate for confirming return or destruction of confidential information