Non-Disclosure Agreement: a Business Tool

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), otherwise called confidentiality agreements, are private contracts through which valuable information is kept safe. These agreements can be very useful for researchers and organisations involved in R&D projects – be it at national or European level.

However, it is important to understand their scope of application, as well as the provisions commonly used in these agreements. This will allow you to understand when and how to use such an agreement, but also to be in the know of your potential obligations when signing it.

The aim of this fact sheet is, therefore, to clarify when and why to use NDAs, and explain the meaning of its key provisions.