Minnesota Non-Disclosure Agreement PDF
Minnesota at a glance: Trade Secret Law: Minnesota Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Minn. Stat. § 325C.01 et seq. · Non-Competes: Banned for contracts entered on/after July 1, 2023 (Minn. Stat. § 181.988) · Enforceability: Pure confidentiality clauses remain enforceable
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Non-Disclosure Agreements in Minnesota
Minnesota enforces confidentiality agreements under general contract law and its own Uniform Trade Secrets Act. However, Minnesota banned most employee non-compete agreements entered into on or after July 1, 2023, making it one of the more employee-friendly states alongside California and North Dakota.
Pure confidentiality/NDA provisions protecting trade secrets and proprietary information remain enforceable in Minnesota, as the ban targets non-competes specifically rather than genuine confidentiality obligations.
Minnesota Non-Disclosure Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Minnesota Rule |
|---|---|
| Trade Secret Law | Minnesota Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Minn. Stat. § 325C.01 et seq. |
| Non-Competes | Banned for contracts entered on/after July 1, 2023 (Minn. Stat. § 181.988) |
| Enforceability | Pure confidentiality clauses remain enforceable |
| Notarization | Not required |
| Typical Duration | 1–5 years; indefinite for trade secrets |
Minnesota Legal Requirements
- Confidentiality provisions must not function as a disguised non-compete for post-employment work.
- Must protect a legitimate business interest such as trade secrets or confidential information.
- Cannot prevent disclosure of illegal conduct or wage discussions protected under federal law.
- Trade secret claims must meet the statutory definition under Minnesota law.
Minnesota Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Minnesota legal resources or your state legislature's official website.