Occasions may arise where parties collaborate on a project involving proprietary or otherwise sensitive information. To prevent that information from being misused, shared, and/or publicized, the parties often enter into a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). However, breaching an NDA can have serious consequences, even in cases of accidental misuse or disclosure. Below are some basic steps you can take to protect yourself and your company if you are working within the confines of an NDA.