Breach of Confidentiality Cease & Desist Letter
Confidential information is often shared in business for limited purposes and with restrictions on who may use it or disclose it. If that information is misused, the disclosing party may need to act quickly to stop the misuse and protect its rights.
This Breach of Confidentiality Cease and Desist Letter is designed as a first step where confidential information has allegedly been used without consent.
Cease and desist letter for misuse of confidential information
The letter sets out the accusation of misuse and asks the recipient to cease and desist from using the confidential information without consent.
It also includes:
- an optional request for documents containing the confidential information to be handed over;
- a request for an undertaking not to use the confidential information without consent; and
- a warning that other legal remedies may be pursued if no response is received by the specified date.
First enforcement step before possible legal action
Sending a cease and desist letter can be a useful first step in enforcing rights where confidential information has been misused.
If the letter does not have the desired effect, it may be necessary to take legal action.
Related confidentiality agreements and undertakings
A range of Confidentiality Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and Undertakings for regulating the use of confidential information is available here.
Reviewed and updated template
This Cease and Desist Letter template has been reviewed and updated to conform with current best practice.
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