NDA laws by state
Confidentiality law is fairly uniform, but the non-competes NDAs often bundle in are not, and that is what decides whether an NDA can actually restrict you. Pick your state for a plain-English read on NDAs, trade secrets, and what ClauseAudit checks. States below are grouped by how they treat the bundled non-compete.
Bundled non-competes generally void (4)
Non-competes limited (9)
Non-competes generally enforceable (38)
NDA laws by state: FAQ
Are NDAs enforceable in every state?
A reasonable confidentiality agreement is generally enforceable in all states, backed by state trade-secret law (most states adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act; New York relies on common law) and the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act. What varies more is how courts treat the non-competes NDAs often bundle in.
Can an NDA stop me from working for a competitor?
Only if it includes a non-compete, and only if that non-compete is enforceable in your state. In California, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Oklahoma most non-competes are void, so a non-compete tucked into an NDA usually cannot stop you. Select your state below.
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Analyze your NDA, from $19Summarized as of 2025; laws change. Educational information, not legal advice. Always confirm the current law for your state.