Why Internships May Require NDAs

Internships benefit both the intern and their sponsor by providing the intern with real-world experience in their field and the sponsor with free or low-paid assistance.

However, the sponsor may be required to reveal sensitive information during the internship that could put their business or company at risk.

These risks include:

• The intern using trade secrets and confidential practices while working for a competitor.
• The disclosure of customer and client records.
• Mishandling confidential information, especially if the sponsor is a financial institution or legal practitioner.