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The consequences of violating a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) can be severe. At the very least, you may face a costly lawsuit, and you might also face criminal penalties, depending on the information revealed.

For the courts to uphold an NDA, it will typically need to do with your trade secrets. In court, you will need a preponderance of evidence supporting your claim that there was a breach of the NDA and as much documentation as possible of any negative effect that breach has had on your business.

What is an NDA? NDAs, or non-disclosure agreements, are legally enforceable contracts that create a confidential relationship between a person who has sensitive information and a person who will gain access to that information.

NDAs, or non-disclosure agreements, are legally enforceable contracts that create a confidential relationship between a person who has sensitive information and a person who will gain access to that information. A confidential relationship means one or both parties has a duty not to share that information.

There are three types of NDAs: unilateral, bilateral, and multilateral. Read on to learn when you should use each type. You'll also learn how to use a contract management tool like Ironclad to draft and manage them.

Since NDAs are civil contracts, breaking one isn't technically a crime. However, it could come with severe financial penalties. Violating an NDA leaves you open to lawsuits from your employer, and you could be required to pay financial damages and possibly associated legal costs.

When drafting an NDA, it is critical to be as specific as possible. A contract can be declared null and void if the language is unduly broad, irrational, or onerous. Agreements that are overly broad, oppressive, or attempt to contain non-confidential information will also be challenged or invalidated by the courts.

There are several reasons why an NDA might be unenforceable, however. If the NDA is too broad, the information under the NDA is not actually confidential, or if the agreement requires the employee to do something illegal. NDAs must be carefully crafted for proper enforcement.

Typical exceptions to the definition of confidential information include (i) information publicly known or in the public domain prior to the time of disclosure, (ii) information publicly known and made generally available after disclosure through no action or inaction of the recipient, (ii) information already in the

Exclusions from the Definition of Confidential Information Typical exclusions include information that: Is or becomes public other than through a breach of the agreement by the recipient. Was already in the recipient's possession or was available to the recipient on a non-confidential basis before disclosure.