salassapimus

Salassapimus is a confidentiality obligation or agreement used in Finnish law and business to restrict the disclosure of certain information. It can be a stand-alone non-disclosure agreement (NDA) or a clause within a broader contract. The purpose is to protect sensitive data, trade secrets, or strategic information from unauthorized use or leakage.

A salassapimus defines what information is confidential, who may access it, and how it must be protected. It通常 specifies practical measures such as need-to-know access and secure handling, and it states the duration of the confidentiality obligation. Exclusions are commonly included, such as information that is already public, independently developed, disclosed with consent, or required to be disclosed by law or regulation. The agreement may also outline permitted disclosures to employees, contractors, or authorities under confidentiality obligations.

Enforceability and scope: In Finland, a salassapimus is a contractual obligation governed by general contract law. Breach can lead to damages, injunctive relief, or other remedies under the contract. If personal data is involved, the arrangement must comply with data protection laws, including the GDPR, and may be supported by a data processing addendum to address data handling.

Use and contexts: Salassapimus is commonly used in employment relationships, supplier contracts, joint ventures, consulting agreements, and research collaborations to safeguard intellectual property and competitive interests. It aims to balance legitimate business needs with transparency and legal compliance.