Article 24 | Scope and Application of Confidentiality

(1)   All Alliance members shall maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information shared within the Alliance, including but not limited to:

(a)   Unpublished research findings

(b)   Proprietary technical information

(c)   Business strategies and market insights

(d)   Personal data of individuals involved in Alliance activities

(2)   Members shall sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) (please refer to Schedule 5) upon joining the Alliance, outlining their confidentiality obligations.

(3)   Confidential information shall be clearly marked and shared only on a need-to-know basis within the Alliance.

(4)   The confidentiality obligations shall survive the termination of membership for a period of three years, unless otherwise specified in the NDA.

(5)   Exceptions to confidentiality may be granted in cases of:

(a)   Information already in the public domain

(b)   Information independently developed by the receiving party

(c)   Information required to be disclosed by law or regulatory authorities

(d)   Any breach of confidentiality shall be subject to disciplinary action, including potential termination of membership and legal recourse.