Confidentiality, NDA & IP Protection

DEK treats every customer's intellectual property as sacred. From the moment you share a drawing, your designs, specifications, and business information are protected by enforceable agreements, controlled access systems, and a culture of confidentiality.

  • Mutual NDA Before Quote
  • ITAR / Export Controlled
  • Access-Controlled Systems
100% Projects Under NDA

Confidentiality Starts Before the First Quote

Protecting your IP isn't an afterthought — it's the first step in our engagement process. Before any CAD file is opened or drawing reviewed, a binding NDA is in place. This applies to every project, every customer, without exception. We maintain a library of pre-approved NDA templates for rapid execution and can accommodate customer-specific confidentiality requirements.

  • Mutual NDA Standard

    Both parties protected. Our template covers technical data, pricing, business terms, and manufacturing processes.

  • Customer NDA Accepted

    We review and sign your company's NDA. Legal review completed within 24 hours for standard agreements.

  • Perpetual Obligations

    Confidentiality obligations survive termination. Your data is never shared, repurposed, or used for competitive advantage.

NDA Execution Flow

  • Customer Inquiry Received

    Email / Portal / Sales Contact

  • NDA Exchanged & Signed

    Mutual or Customer Template

  • Secure File Transfer Enabled

    Encrypted upload · Access-controlled revi

  • Engineering Review Begins

    Encrypted upload · Access-controlled revi

  • Quote Delivered Under Full Confidentiality

How We Protect Your Intellectual Property

Beyond legal agreements, DEK enforces IP protection through physical security, digital access controls, employee training, and supply chain management.

  • Digital Access Control

    All customer files stored on access-controlled servers. Engineers can only view files assigned to their projects — no cross-customer visibility.

  • Physical Security

    Production floor access restricted. Visitor logs maintained. ITAR-controlled areas marked with separate access credentials.

  • Employee Obligations

    Every DEK employee signs a personal confidentiality agreement as part of their employment contract. Annual training reinforces obligations.

  • Supply Chain Control

    Subcontractors receive only the minimum information needed. No drawings shared without your approval. Back-to-back NDAs enforced.

Enterprise-Grade Data Security

Your design files, specifications, and business data are protected by the same IT security infrastructure used by regulated defense and medical manufacturers. Our systems are regularly audited and penetration-tested to maintain the highest level of protection.

  • 256-bit AES Encryption

    All files encrypted at rest and in transit

  • Firewall & Intrusion Detection

    Enterprise-grade perimeter security

  • Automated Backup

    Daily encrypted backups, off-site replication

  • Secure File Transfer

    SFTP / encrypted portal for all uploads

Meeting the Highest Standards

Our confidentiality and IP protection practices are aligned with international regulations and industry standards for handling sensitive technical data.

  • ITAR Compliance

    Registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Controlled access to defense-related technical data with restricted-person screening.

  • EAR / Export Control

    Export Administration Regulations compliance with ECCN classification, denied-party screening, and end-use certification for dual-use items.

  • GDPR / Data Privacy

    Personal and business data handled in accordance with GDPR principles — lawful processing, data minimization, purpose limitation, and right to erasure.

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