[header] How to understand the structure of a simple non disclosure agreement [title] Understand the purpose of the non-disclosure agreement. [step] A non-disclosure agreement is most commonly signed when the parties are interested in entering into a business relationship. In general, ndas are meant to protect the secrecy of technical or commercial information deemed valuable by one or both parties. 
The nda restricts the usage of that confidential information. [substeps] Ndas are often signed by employees agreeing not to disclose their employer's confidential or proprietary information.