True" non-disclosure agreements, or NDAs for short, are legally binding documents that require people to keep certain information to themselves. In this video, we'll cover the requirements for non-disclosure agreements in Alabama, what to include, and where to get a state-specific template. First, let's delve into a little more detail about NDAs in general. An NDA, also called a confidentiality agreement, is designed to protect a company, organization, or individual's business secrets from becoming public knowledge, especially in the hands of competitors. These secrets can be in the form of new ideas, finances, software, or any other sensitive information. Many businesses have learned the hard way that certain things need to be kept close, which is why NDAs are so common in today's workforce. In fact, approximately a third of the U.S. workforce is bound by an NDA. NDAs are commonly used on employees, subcontractors, potential investors, and anyone else who gains access to sensitive information. There are two types of NDAs. Unilateral NDAs are more common and typically involve information shared with contractors or employees. They are one-way agreements, meaning that one person, the receiving party, agrees not to share the information. Mutual NDAs are less common and involve multiple people who come together with an idea and need to share sensitive information with each other. Now, let's discuss what you should know about making an NDA in Alabama. Alabama's NDAs are governed by the state's trade secrets act. If someone violates a legal NDA in Alabama, an action for misappropriation must be brought within two years after the discovery of the misappropriation. If the NDA was signed in Alabama, but the misappropriation occurred in other states or multiple states, the document would be governed by the federal trade secrets act. As for signing requirements, if the document is...
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