(Model) Protective Order And Non-Disclosure Agreement (Judge Subramanian)

PROTECTIVE ORDER (ARUN SUBRAMANIAN, U.S.D.J.). This form is issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York to regulate the handling of confidential information during the discovery phase of a civil lawsuit. It ensures that sensitive materials, such as financial records, business plans, or personal data, are only accessed by authorized parties, including attorneys, court personnel, and designated experts. The order outlines procedures for marking documents as confidential, restricting their dissemination, filing them under seal, and addressing disputes over confidentiality designations. Additionally, it includes a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that individuals must sign before accessing confidential materials, affirming their commitment to the order’s terms and subjecting them to the court’s jurisdiction. The order remains in effect even after litigation ends, requiring the return or destruction of confidential materials and preserving the court’s authority to enforce compliance. www.FormsWorkflow.com