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ConfidentialityMedium risk if omitted

Confidentiality duration

States how long the duty of confidentiality lasts.

In plain English

Says for how long the secret must be kept — during the relationship and for a period after (often 2–5 years; trade secrets can be indefinite). Open-ended duties are harder to enforce.

Relevant law

  • Indian Contract Act, 1872 (s.27)
  • Information Technology Act, 2000
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