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Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)

A non-disclosure agreement protects confidential information shared between parties, typically before a deal. It can be one-way or mutual.

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In more detail

An NDA cannot prevent disclosures the law protects, such as whistleblowing or reporting a crime.

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Reviewed 2026-09-24. General legal information, not legal advice.