Confidentiality and Non Disclosure Agreements
Confidentiality agreements are signed routinely and rarely read, then relied on when something leaks. This course covers drafting and negotiating them so they actually protect information.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why confidentiality agreements fail when relied on
- 02Defining confidential information precisely
- 03Mutual and one way arrangements
- 04Duration, survival and information that stays sensitive
- 05Permitted disclosure, exceptions and compelled disclosure
- 06Return, destruction and residual knowledge
- 07Breach: proving it, remedies and realistic enforcement
What you will gain
- Define confidential information precisely
- Set duration and survival appropriately
- Handle mutual and one way arrangements
- Provide for permitted disclosure and exceptions
- Address return and destruction of information
- Enforce a breach realistically
Who should attend
- Legal and commercial staff
- Business development professionals
- Procurement and partnership teams
- Researchers and technical staff sharing information
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 15 to 16 Feb 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 20 to 21 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 5 to 6 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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