información confidencial
Definition
This is the Spanish legal term for 'confidential information,' which refers to any private business details that you want to keep secret and protected from competitors or the public. It covers things like your customer lists, pricing strategies, trade secrets, financial data, and internal processes that give your business a competitive edge. When you label something as confidential information in a contract, you are legally signaling that the other party cannot share or use it without your permission.
Example
If you hire a marketing consultant and share your client database with them, your contract would likely specify that your client database is 'información confidencial,' meaning the consultant cannot take that list and use it to poach your customers.
Watch Out
Even if information feels obviously secret to you, courts often require that you clearly label it as confidential and take active steps to protect it, so always put your confidentiality expectations in writing.
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This definition is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with a licensed attorney for legal guidance.