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
Need-to-Know Access
Access-Controlled Systems

CAD design screens protecting confidential CNC machining part data

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 and visitor logs maintained. Customer drawings are only shared with the staff working on the order.
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.

Secure laptop and machined part representing CNC IP 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

Confidentiality is part of the same certified quality system that governs every order, from the first drawing review to shipment.

ISO 9001 Document Control

Drawings, revisions and records are handled under the ISO 9001:2015 document control procedure, with access limited to the people working on the order.
NDA Before Quote

DEK signs your NDA, or a mutual NDA, before you send drawings, and every employee is bound by a confidentiality agreement in their employment contract.
GDPR / Data Privacy

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