中小企業診断士 過去問
令和8年度（2026年）
問160 (経営法務 問25)

次の条項は、日本企業と外国企業との間で締結された秘密保持契約（以下「本契約」という。）からの抜粋である。これらの条項の規定の内容として、最も適切なものを下記の選択肢から選べ。

Article1　　Confidential Information
“Confidential Information” means any information disclosed by one party（the “Disclosing Party”）to the other party（the “Receiving Party”），either directly or indirectly，in writing，orally，or by inspection of tangible objects，whether or not marked or designated as “confidential.” Confidential Information also includes the existence and terms of this Agreement.

Article2　　Non−Confidential Information
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article1，Confidential Information does not include information that：
（ⅰ）　was already publicly known or generally available to the public at the time of disclosure；
（ⅱ）　becomes publicly known or generally available to the public after disclosure without breach of this Agreement； or
（ⅲ）　was in the possession of the Receiving Party at the time of disclosure under this Agreement as evidenced by written records of the Receiving Party.

Article3　　Obligations
1.　The Receiving Party shall hold and maintain any Confidential Information in strict confidence.
2.　The Receiving Party shall not，without prior written approval of the Disclosing Party，use for the Receiving Party’s own benefit，publish，copy， or otherwise disclose to any third party，any Confidential Information.