Trump administration proposes NDAs for all federal employees to curb leaks
The Trump administration is proposing that all federal employees sign non-disclosure agreements to address press leaks. The Office of Personnel Management has issued a notice seeking comments on a draft NDA that aims to protect confidential information while allowing for legally authorized disclosures. This initiative comes amid concerns over unauthorized information leaks related to sensitive government operations.
- ▪The proposed NDA is intended for both new and existing federal employees.
- ▪It aims to document employees' agreement to safeguard non-public information while preserving their rights to make authorized disclosures.
- ▪The OPM has cited instances of unauthorized disclosures by federal employees that have raised concerns within the administration.
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Politics Trump administration proposes NDAs for all federal employees to curb leaks May 26, 2026 / 3:23 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google The Trump administration is proposing that all new and current federal employees sign non-disclosure agreements as part of its crackdown on press leaks.On Tuesday, the Office of Personnel Management posted a notice in the Federal Register asking for comment on a draft NDA that federal agencies would use for "both new and existing employees.""The form is intended to document Federal employees' acknowledgment of, and agreement to comply with, current legal obligations to safeguard non-public, confidential, or proprietary information, created or obtained through their official duties, while expressly preserving the right to make disclosures authorized…
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