What is confidential information and can County employees and officers disclose such information? A nondisclosure agreement is a contract to keep information secret.It usually limits what the parties can do with confidential information. NDAs are common in business. They are designed to protect important and confidential information related to the successful running of a business. Help safeguard your proprietary knowledge and trade secrets. Create a customized non-disclosure agreement with our easy-to-use template. Call us today at (949) 831-6611 to speak with a California confidentiality and non-compete agreements lawyer. Typically, NDAs prohibit employees from disclosing specific confidential information they learn or have access to while they are employed. Non-disclosure agreements can be used in a variety of situations, from employment agreements to business partnerships and negotiations.