Contract law • Business protection
NDA: how a non-disclosure agreement works
An NDA defines confidential information, permitted use and the consequences of breaching confidentiality obligations.
Key points
- Define confidential information precisely.
- Set permitted use and authorised recipients.
- Specify the duration of obligations and exceptions.
- Agree liability and remedies for breach.
This material is for general information. Current rules and procedures should be checked as of the date of advice.
Related practice: Contract drafting
