What is the name of the document Jason signed that prohibits divulging confidential or proprietary company information?

• A. Nondisclosure Agreement
• B. Noncompetition Agreement
• C. Employee Awareness Statement
• D. Employee Testimonial Statement

Answer: (A)

A nondisclosure agreement is the document that creates a legal obligation to keep confidential or proprietary information from being shared. It defines what counts as confidential, who is covered, how long the obligation lasts, and what consequences follow a breach. It can be one-way, binding just the individual to secrecy, or mutual, binding both parties. This is distinct from a noncompetition agreement, which restricts where or when a person can work after leaving a company rather than focusing on protecting secret information. The other options aren’t designed to prevent disclosure; they don’t establish the confidential handling of information in the same way.