White House proposes NDAs for all US federal workers
The White House has proposed requiring all federal workers to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to limit their communication with journalists. This move aims to prevent unauthorized disclosures of sensitive government information and could lead to legal action against violators. Critics argue that this policy undermines transparency and whistleblower protections.
- ▪The proposal requires federal employees to sign NDAs to prevent unauthorized communication with journalists.
- ▪Legal action could be taken against employees who violate the NDA.
- ▪The directive expands the definition of confidential information beyond traditional classifications.
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Economy|Business and EconomyWhite House proposes NDAs for all US federal workersWhite House threatens legal action against employees who leak, aiming to curb information flow to journalists.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA view of the National Mall in Washington, DC, April 16 [File: Kylie Cooper/Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026The administration of US President Donald Trump has proposed a guideline for federal workers that would require the employees to sign non-disclosure agreements to prevent them from speaking to journalists without prior authorisation.The new proposal, announced on Tuesday by the Office of Personnel Management, says…
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