Because keeping company and client information confidential is of paramount importance, many organizations promulgate guidelines designed to protect such information to the greatest possible extent. Confidentiality guidelines often take the form of a policy statement that employees are required to sign at the time of hire and, in some instances, periodically throughout the term of employment. Reference to these guidelines is generally included in the employee handbook as well. It is the policy of XYZ to ensure that the operations, activities, and business affairs of XYZ and our clients are kept confidential to the greatest possible extent. If, during their employment, employees acquire confidential or proprietary information about XYZ and its clients, such information is to be handled in strict confidence and not to be discussed with outsiders.
Employees are also responsible for the internal security of such information.
In addition, employees are prohibited from engaging in securities transactions on the basis of information not available to the general public and which, if known to outsiders, might affect their investment decisions. The dissemination of such information to others who might make use of that knowledge to trade in securities is also prohibited. Employees will be asked to sign a statement of confidentiality at the time of hire and periodically throughout their term of employment to acknowledge their awareness of, and reaffirm their commitment to, this policy. It is the policy of XYZ to ensure that the operations, activities, and business affairs of XYZ and our clients are kept confidential to the greatest possible extent. If, during their employment, employees acquire confidential or proprietary information about XYZ and its clients, such information is to be handled in strict confidence and not to be discussed with outsiders.