A Severance & Employment Separation Agreement formalizes the terms of an employee‚ exit and related payments. This playbook emphasizes release language, confidentiality, and non-disparagement clauses.
Why This Matters: Robust privacy provisions mitigate regulatory fines, reputational harm, and customer trust erosion arising from data breaches or non-compliance.
Negotiation strategy
If you're the Company:
Ensure the inclusion of comprehensive data privacy clauses that cover GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant laws. Emphasize the need for clear breach notification procedures and cross-border data transfer protocols.
If you're the Employee:
Negotiate for reasonable data protection obligations that align with your operational capabilities. Ensure clarity on data handling responsibilities and seek to limit liability for data breaches.
Essential elements
1
Data Handling Obligations
Defines responsibilities for data protection.
2
Breach Notification
Outlines procedures for data breach alerts.
3
Cross-Border Transfers
Regulates international data movement.
Action framework
ACCEPT
Propose edits to tailor clauses to specific jurisdictional requirements like GDPR or CCPA.
EDIT
Reject clauses that do not meet minimum legal compliance standards or lack clarity.
ADD
Add clauses if data privacy provisions are missing or inadequate.
PRO TIP
Always ensure data privacy clauses are updated to reflect the latest legal requirements and industry standards.
Example clauses
FAVORABLE
Preferred Data Privacy Clause
"The Contractor shall comply with all applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA, and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data."
NEUTRAL
Standard Data Privacy Clause
"The Contractor agrees to adhere to the company's data protection policies and applicable laws regarding data privacy."
UNFAVORABLE
Weak Data Privacy Clause
"The Contractor will make reasonable efforts to comply with data protection laws."
Fallbacks
High-Risk Projects
In high-risk projects, ensure that data privacy clauses are more stringent, with detailed breach notification timelines and higher security standards.
Cross-Border Operations
For operations involving multiple jurisdictions, include specific provisions for data transfers and compliance with local laws.
Small-Scale Contracts
In smaller contracts, balance the complexity of data privacy clauses with the scale of data handling to avoid unnecessary burdens.
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