Work and business · confidentiality
Non-disclosure agreements: mutual and unilateral NDAs
Protect business conversations without declaring every piece of information an indefinite secret.
Quick answer
An NDA is a non-disclosure agreement. A unilateral NDA protects information disclosed by one party; a mutual NDA covers disclosures by both. It should define purpose, permitted recipients, exceptions, duration and the treatment of materials when the relationship ends.
Protected information
Define confidential information and exceptions such as information already public.
Permitted use
Limit purpose and disclosure to people who need the information.
Duration and return
State how long obligations last and what happens to files and copies.
How it works
Identify the flow
Determine who discloses and receives before choosing unilateral or mutual.
Define the protection
Set purpose, authorized recipients, exceptions and handling measures.
Review the situation
Review with the responsible team and check the available organizational template.
FAQ
Does an NDA replace a service agreement?
No. Confidentiality alone does not establish service scope, fees or deliverables.
Does an NDA replace LGPD compliance?
No. Sharing personal data also requires assessment of purpose, legal basis, responsibilities and safeguards.
When is a mutual NDA appropriate?
When both parties disclose protected information. Choose according to the actual negotiation.
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