Guidance
Victims and Prisoners Act 2024: changes to non-disclosure agreements
Guidance on changes that will be happening to the law governing non-disclosure agreements.
Applies to England and Wales
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New legislation will come into effect on 1 October 2025 which affects confidentiality clauses, also known as non-disclosure agreements. This guidance explains the changes and what they will mean for businesses and individuals who use non-disclosure agreements. These changes were made through the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (section 17), and they extend and apply to England and Wales only.
Updates to this page
Published 2 June 2025