White House proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists
The Trump administration has proposed requiring federal employees to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent leaks to journalists. The draft NDA allows for civil and criminal penalties against employees who violate the agreement, and it aims to control the flow of sensitive information. Critics argue that this move undermines federal employee rights and accountability.
- ▪The Office of Personnel Management released a draft NDA for federal agencies to use with employees.
- ▪Under the draft, the government could pursue penalties against employees who disclose confidential information.
- ▪Former employees would need permission to speak to journalists about certain information after leaving their jobs.
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Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the south lawn of the White House on 8 May 2026. Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDonald Trump speaks to members of the media on the south lawn of the White House on 8 May 2026. Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty ImagesTrump administrationWhite House proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalistsThe OPM released a draft NDA designed for federal agencies to use with new and existing employees US politics live – latest updates Michael Sainato and agenciesTue 26 May 2026 12.17 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump’s administration on Tuesday proposed asking federal employees to sign nondisclosure agreements with the goal of preventing them from sharing confidential information with…
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