A. The "No Disclosure without Consent" Rule. A. The "No Disclosure Without Consent" Rule.California courts have long ruled that companies can use NDAs to protect certain financial, technical, and businessrelated information. Neither party may assign their rights or obligations under this NDA without the other party's prior written consent. While nondisclosure agreements are generally enforceable in California, their enforceability can be subject to certain limitations and considerations. Time Limitations often range from three years from the date of disclosure to five years from the termination or expiration of the NDA. I can use and disclose your PHI without your consent or authorization for the following reasons: 1. All parties must voluntarily agree to sign the agreement without coercion or duress. What is Not Enforceable in a Non-Disclosure Agreement? Any agreement to cover up or not report or to help conceal a crime is void, and constitutes the separate crime of compounding a crime.