Clauses to Watch: AT&T's Confidentiality Language

Published June 5, 2008 (Vol. 29, No. 12) 

Here’s AT&T’s confidentiality clause written for enterprises that are considering purchasing services from the carrier but who don’t have a pre-existing contractual relationship.

“Company agrees to use Confidential Information solely in connection with the project. Company will restrict the disclosure and use of Confidential Information to its employees, agents, subcontractors and entities controlled by or controlling it who: (a) have a substantive need to know such Confidential Information in connection with the project; (b) have been advised of the confidential and proprietary nature of such Confidential Information; and (c) have agreed with Company in writing to protect such Confidential Information from unauthorized disclosure.