Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers in bid to curb leaks to journalists
The Trump administration has proposed requiring federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements to prevent leaks to journalists. This draft agreement allows for civil and criminal penalties against those who violate it, including former employees. The move is part of a broader effort by the administration to control the flow of information and address concerns about unauthorized disclosures.
- ▪The proposed non-disclosure agreements aim to curb leaks of confidential information to journalists.
- ▪Violating the NDA could result in civil and criminal penalties for federal employees.
- ▪Former employees would need written permission to disclose information deemed confidential after leaving their jobs.
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Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers in bid to curb leaks to journalistsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe agreement could make it easier for the Trump administration to punish government employees who leak information to reporters. PHOTO: AFPPublished May 26, 2026, 11:43 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 11:51 PMListenWASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump’s administration on May 26 proposed asking federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements with the goal of preventing them from sharing confidential information with journalists.The Office of Personnel Management, the human resources office for the US government, released a draft non-disclosure agreement designed for federal agencies to use with new and existing employees.Under the draft…
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