BACKGROUND CHECK NDA 

This Non-Disclosure Agreement ("Agreement") is made on [Date] by and between [Your Company Name] ("Company"), located at [Company Address], and [Applicant/Employee Name] ("Applicant/Employee"), residing at [Applicant/Employee Address]. Collectively referred to as "Parties."

 

WHEREAS, the Company may perform background checks on prospective employees or current employees ("Applicant/Employee") as part of its employment screening process;

 

WHEREAS, the Company may disclose certain confidential and sensitive information to the Applicant/Employee for the purpose of conducting such background checks;

 

WHEREAS, the Parties wish to protect the confidentiality and non-disclosure of such information,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and covenants contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

 

I.        Confidential Information

"Confidential Information" refers to any and all information, records, reports, data, documents, or other materials, including but not limited to personal identification information, criminal records, credit history, and any other information obtained during the background check process, whether oral, written, or in electronic form.

 

II.        Non-Disclosure

 A.    Obligation: The Applicant/Employee agrees not to disclose, directly or indirectly, or use for any purpose, any Confidential Information obtained from the Company, except as required by law or for the purpose for which it was provided.

B.    Limited Disclosure: If disclosure is required by law or as part of the employment process, the Applicant/Employee agrees to provide prompt written notice to the Company prior to such disclosure, unless prohibited by law.

 

III.        Protection of Information

 A.    Safeguarding: The Applicant/Employee shall take all reasonable steps to safeguard and protect the Confidential Information, using at least the same degree of care as is used to protect the Applicant/Employee's own confidential information.

 

B.    Return of Information: Upon request by the Company or upon termination of the employment relationship, the Applicant/Employee shall promptly return all Confidential Information in their possession.

 

IV.        Duration of Agreement

 This Agreement shall remain in effect for the duration of the Applicant/Employee's employment with the Company and shall survive any termination of employment.

 

  V.        Remedies

 In the event of a breach of this Agreement by the Applicant/Employee, the Company shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and any other remedies available at law or in equity.

 

VI.        Governing Law

 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

 

VII.        Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether oral or written.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Background Check Non-Disclosure Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

[Your Company Name]                                        [Applicant/Employee Name]

 

     By: _____________________                                By: _____________________    

                  [Your Name]                                    [Applicant/Employee Signature]

                   [Your Title]

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