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Should Your Business Be Using Non-Disclosure Agreements?


At the core of many successful businesses lies a treasure trove of trade secrets—unique processes, formulas, or strategies that give a company a competitive edge. Whether it's the secret sauce behind your best-selling product or the innovative approach that sets your services apart, trade secrets are invaluable. And, short of trade secrets, even just confidential business information can be gold.


But even if you know how valuable your business’s confidential information is, are you taking the appropriate steps to safeguard it? Beyond using physical and digital security tools in your business, there is another tool that can provide a shield for your proprietary data: a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Today, we explore why your business should consider incorporating NDAs into its operations and how this legal tool can be a crucial asset in protecting your company’s valuable secrets.


1. NDAs Define the Scope of Confidentiality

It may seem obvious to your employees and business associates what information belongs to your company and your company alone. But without an agreement that clearly identifies what company data is considered proprietary and confidential, you leave the door open for the interpretation of others – which can come back to bite you in the future.


Non-Disclosure Agreements allow businesses to precisely define what information is considered confidential. Doing this reduces the likelihood of someone disclosing your business information under the pretense that they thought it was public information.


By clearly outlining the scope of confidentiality, both parties understand the boundaries of what can and cannot be shared. This specificity is crucial in preventing misunderstandings and disputes down the road.


2. NDAs Set Clear Team Member Expectations

It takes a lot of people to make a business run smoothly. From employees and contractors to third-party vendors and business associates. But with the involvement of so many people comes the risk of someone accidentally (or intentionally) disclosing sensitive information about your company to outside sources.


An NDA serves as a clear reminder to employees and associates that certain aspects of your business are confidential. Upon signing an NDA, they are legally bound to keep this information confidential during and after their tenure at your company. Depending on your business, this information could include proprietary technology, upcoming product releases, or customer lists.


Requiring new team members to sign an NDA at the beginning of their employment sets the tone from the very beginning that you’re serious about protecting your business interests and won’t tolerate the disclosure of confidential information.


3. NDAs Provide Legal Recourse

An NDA establishes a legal framework, making it clear that divulging your company’s secrets without authorization is strictly prohibited. In the unfortunate event that a breach of confidentiality occurs, having an NDA in place provides a clear legal recourse.


The NDA outlines the consequences of violating its terms, which may include financial penalties or legal action. This serves as a deterrent that discourages individuals and entities from compromising your business's confidential information.


If a breach does occur, having a signed, clear agreement between you and the breaching party will expedite the legal process necessary to finalize a resolution in your favor through mediation, arbitration, or court. Your NDA can also set the terms for what authority will be in charge of overseeing any conflict resolution – which is another time and money-saving benefit of a well-drafted Non-Disclosure Agreement.


Looking Out for Your Entire Business

When growing a business, the last thing you want to deal with is a leak of your company’s most important and confidential information. Non-Disclosure Agreements play a crucial role in protecting your confidential information and safeguarding the future success of your business.


But there’s more to a successful business than having the right documents in place. As your LIFTed Business Advisor, I’m here to guide you through the process of implementing essential tools for the Legal, Insurance, Tax, and Financial components every business needs to grow and thrive.


To protect your confidential information and ensure every area of your business is set up in the best way possible, schedule a complimentary 15-minute call with my office to get started.


This article is a service of a Personal Family Lawyer®. We offer a complete spectrum of legal services for businesses and can help you make the wisest choices with your business throughout life and in the event of your death. We also offer a LIFT Business Breakthrough Session™, which includes a review of all the legal, financial, and tax systems you need for your business. Call us today to schedule.


The content is sourced from Personal Family Lawyer® for use by Personal Family Lawyer® firms, a source believed to be providing accurate information. This material was created for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as ERISA, tax, legal, or investment advice. If you are seeking legal advice specific to your needs, such advice services must be obtained on your own separate from this educational material.


Proper estate planning can keep your family out of conflict, out of court, and out of the public eye. If you’re ready to create a comprehensive estate plan, contact us to schedule your Planning Session. Even if you already have a plan in place, we will review it and help you bring it up to date to avoid heartache for your family. Schedule online today.

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