Core contract language · Core
Confidentiality clause
Also called: non-disclosure clause
ELI5
A term restricting use or disclosure of specified confidential information.
Used in conversation
“The draft mentions confidentiality clause, but the scope and jurisdiction are still unclear.”
Pitch context
You will see “Confidentiality clause” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches core contract language.
Why it matters: In core contract language, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.
Caution
Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.
Connected terms
- Confidentiality provisionThe search label “Confidentiality clause” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 4
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- OECD — G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023Direct source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Acquisition.gov — Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 — Contracting by NegotiationDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — EDGAR and filing resourcesSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossarySupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16