What can happen within MIPI Alliance if a member violates the confidentiality terms of their membership?
It could lead to suspension or termination of membership. See Article IV, Section 3 (d) of the MIPI Bylaws.
It could lead to suspension or termination of membership. See Article IV, Section 3 (d) of the MIPI Bylaws.
As discussed in the Membership FAQs, the subsidiary company is an affiliate of your company. In this case you are allowed to provide the document to the colleague at the affiliate, although MIPI Alliance encourages all active users to have their own user accounts on the MIPI Members Web site so they can access documents directly.
Yes, but the specification itself may not be disclosed unless otherwise allowed. Consult the MIPI Policy on Source Code Disclosures.
Request permission from the MIPI Alliance Board of Directors.
Only as much as is required, in the good faith judgment of the member. This is all described in detail in the MIPI Policy on Disclosure by MIPI Members of Board adopted MIPI Specifications. But read the disclosure policy carefully. Even when permitted there are important special requirements in the event of disclosure. For example, disclosure must include the MIPI Alliance copyright notice as it is contained in the specification.
There may also be disclosure to customers if it helps the customer develop and sell products for the member that comply with the MIPI specification(s). It is also allowed if it helps the customer provide support documentation for the member’s products. In these cases the customer must agree to keep the information confidential.
Yes. For example, disclosure may be made to employees and contractors who have a need to know and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
No, it extends to the confidential information generated during and from all MIPI Alliance activities.
Yes. All members of MIPI Alliance are bound to preserve the confidentiality of MIPI specifications. The confidentiality terms are defined, and certain exceptions are described, in Section 4 of the MIPI Membership Agreement. Review that section for the details.