I am interning at a non-profit agency as a grant writer, but was just asked to write a confidentiality agreement. I have no law writing experience and was asked to write the agreement so that I couldn't disclose any information. I am wondering if I am qualified to write one. I don't think so. I am also wondering if this is even legal.
2007-03-23 03:17:23 · 4 answers · asked by Psycho Scribe 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not illegal to draft yourself but probably not a great idea to do it yourself, you don't want one that is too broad or that lasts for too long.
If they are asking you to do it yourself then a letter saying that you will deal with all material in relation to the thing will be dealt with using absolute discretion would be plenty.
Other than that just ignore them and see if anyone brings it up again.
Woof
2007-03-23 03:28:05 · answer #1 · answered by woof 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've been asked to write one? Or to sign one?
It's a bad idea to have an unqualified person write one, since it may contain technical problems that make in unenforceable. Or, it might be overly restrictive in a way that violates someone's rights. It's best to have a lawyer or other person experienced review it after you've written it.
If you've been asked to sign a confidentiality agreement (also called a non-disclosure agreement or NDA), you can opt not to. But then you don't get the job. Simple as that. If you do sign it, make sure that you follow it, to the letter, or else you could find yourself getting sued.
2007-03-23 10:27:28 · answer #2 · answered by Jay 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As you are an employee, or if it is for yourself, it is legal. Whether it is a good idea to have non-lawyers draw up legal agreements is another matter. Fortunately, as a non-lawyer you can't be sued for mal-practice. Suggest you find one to copy.
2007-03-23 10:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, anyone can legally write a contract / agreement...
2007-03-23 10:25:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋