Is it legal to disclose/leak the contents and terms of any contracts?

[Kross]

Contracts are legally binding agreements between two or more entities. I see the terms including the figures involved in some contracts being leaked in the media.

Is it right for the terms and contents of contract to be made public knowledge? What are the penalties for leaking contract terms?

 

[Fire&Rain]

In general, it is not recommended to disclose or leak the contents and terms of a contract without the consent of the other parties involved. Doing so could violate confidentiality agreements and may expose you to potential legal risks.

 

[eLdavis]

No, doing this shows the person is not professional, in some cases this might lead to the other party taking legal actions against you.

 

[Kera]

There are certain contracts that terms are disclosed. You have to know if the particular contract is that type before you disclose.

 

[Augusta]

It is unethical and illegal to disclose any agreement to a third party it is wrong and one should not do that

 

[Niyi Br]

I don't know then why journalists always disclose contracts of soccer players. How did they even get to know the details of the contracts in the first place?

 

[Augusta]

Protecting sensitive information: Signing an NDA creates a legal obligation to keep sensitive information confidential

 

[Laurentta]

No, it is not legal to disclose/leak the contents and terms of any contract.

 

[Springtime]

Disclosing the terms and conditions of a contract without the consent of the involved parties violates confidentiality agreement and may be sued by the parties involved.

 

[Min George]

There are contracts that is not supposed to be leaked. Going ahead to do so is violation of the terms of the contracts.

 

[Pearl]

If the contract expressly states that the terms should not be disclosed, it is illegal to disclose same.

 

[Suba]

Contracts usually contain not only agreements or important things that must be kept confidential so you will violate the law if you publish it in the media,