To stop leaks, the Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs
The Trump administration is proposing a government-wide nondisclosure agreement (NDA) for federal employees to address recent leaks. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) argues that these leaks endanger the safety of federal agents and military personnel. Critics express concern that the broad language of the NDA could hinder whistleblower protections.
- ▪The proposed NDA would apply to both new and existing federal employees.
- ▪OPM claims the NDA does not impose new restrictions on employee speech but standardizes existing obligations.
- ▪Critics argue that the NDA's broad language may discourage lawful disclosures under the Whistleblower Protection Act.
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Business To stop leaks, the Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs May 26, 20264:29 PM ET Andrea Hsu The Office of Personnel Management headquarters in Washington, D.C. Michael A. McCoy/For The Washington Post via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael A. McCoy/For The Washington Post via Getty Images Stay up to date with our Up First newsletter sent every weekday morning. The Trump administration has proposed introducing a new government-wide nondisclosure agreement, or NDA, for both new employees and those already serving. Recent leaks about immigration enforcement actions and the secretive U.S.
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