NDA under California Law

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What's inside your California NDA

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Non-compete clauses are void under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §16600, but confidentiality terms remain fully enforceable — California NDAs should focus on protecting trade secrets, not restricting competition.

California adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (Cal. Civil Code §3426 et seq.), giving trade secret owners the right to injunctive relief and damages for misappropriation.

Since 2019 reforms, California NDAs cannot be used to silence claims of workplace harassment or discrimination — a mandatory carve-out is required.

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NDA in California — FAQ

No — California voids non-compete clauses under Bus. & Prof. Code §16600, even inside an NDA. The confidentiality obligations themselves remain fully enforceable; just don't rely on an NDA to restrict where someone can work next.