Social Media NDA Template for New Zealand

This Social Media NDA is designed for use in New Zealand when organizations need to protect confidential information related to their social media operations. It should be used when engaging with employees, contractors, agencies, or other parties who will have access to sensitive social media information such as account credentials, analytics, audience data, or strategic plans. The document ensures compliance with New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020, Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015, and other relevant legislation while addressing the unique challenges of protecting confidential information in the digital age. It includes specific provisions for social media platform management, content creation, data protection, and crisis management protocols. This agreement is particularly important given the rapid sharing capabilities of social media platforms and the need to protect proprietary information in an increasingly digital business environment.

1. Parties: Identification of the parties entering into the agreement, including full legal names and contact details

2. Background: Context of the agreement, nature of the social media relationship, and purpose of the confidentiality obligations

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions including 'Confidential Information', 'Social Media Platforms', 'Social Media Content', 'Intellectual Property', and other relevant terms

4. Scope of Confidential Information: Specific description of what constitutes confidential information in the social media context, including account credentials, analytics, audience data, and strategic information

5. Confidentiality Obligations: Core obligations regarding the protection and non-disclosure of confidential information, including specific social media-related requirements

6. Permitted Uses and Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information may be used or disclosed, including platform-specific requirements

7. Security Measures: Required digital security measures, including password protocols, two-factor authentication, and data protection requirements

8. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and circumstances under which it may be terminated

9. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information: Obligations regarding the handling of confidential information upon termination, including digital data deletion

10. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breach and available remedies, including specific provisions for social media-related breaches

11. General Provisions: Standard contract clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, and entire agreement