An NDA does not necessarily need to be notarized to be valid. The key elements for its validity are mutual agreement, clearly defined terms, and exchange of consideration (which can be the mutual exchange of information).
NDAs are enforceable once signed, provided they have been drafted and executed properly. Unilateral NDAs need only the signature of the receiving party, whereas mutual non-disclosure agreements need the signatures of both parties.
Non-disclosure agreements are a legal contract. If broken, the aggrieved party can take legal action; they should spell out what will happen if breached. Commonly, claims stemming from broken NDAs include: Breach of the contract.
You do not need a lawyer to create and sign a non-disclosure agreement. However, if the information you are trying to protect is important enough to warrant an NDA, you may want to have the document reviewed by someone with legal expertise.
To create a Non-Disclosure Agreement, include the following information: The parties' names and contact information. The length of the non-disclosure period. The scope and definition of the confidential information. The obligations of the Non-Disclosure Agreement. The ownership and return information.
20 CFR § 603.5 - What are the exceptions to the confidentiality requirement? (a) Public domain information. (b) UC appeals records. (c) Individual or employer. (d) Informed consent. (1) Agent—to one who acts for or in the place of an individual or an employer by the authority of that individual or employer if—
You do not need a lawyer to create and sign a non-disclosure agreement. However, if the information you are trying to protect is important enough to warrant an NDA, you may want to have the document reviewed by someone with legal expertise.
Additionally, Arizona courts have held that for an NDA to be enforceable, it must be reasonable in terms of geographic scope and duration. This means the agreement should not unduly restrict an individual's ability to work or conduct business in the region.
NDAs that prevent people from speaking about any of these acts usually do not hold up in court, even if they are otherwise valid. Similarly, California courts will not enforce an NDA if the information it seeks to protect is already known to the public or is illegal in nature.