Glossary · Managing remote work

Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a contract in which one or both parties agree to keep specified information confidential and use it only for an agreed purpose. Businesses use NDAs with employees, contractors, and offshore hires who will see client data, finances, product plans, or other sensitive material.

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What it means in practice

An NDA sets expectations, but security comes from access control. Give each hire their own accounts, share passwords through a password manager, turn on two-factor authentication, and remove access promptly when a role changes.

Have the NDA reviewed by a lawyer for the jurisdictions involved, especially if the work touches health, legal, or financial data. The Philippine Data Privacy Act also applies to personal data processed in the Philippines.

Plan access as part of onboarding so the hire can work on day one without shared logins.

  • Philippine Data Privacy Act (RA 10173)

    The Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) governs how personal information is collected, stored, and processed in the Philippines.

  • Onboarding

    Onboarding is the process of bringing a new hire up to speed: setting up accounts and access, explaining the business, training on tools and processes, and agreeing on goals and check-ins.

  • Independent contractor

    An independent contractor is a self-employed person who sells services to your business under a contract rather than as an employee.

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