Trump Administration Proposes NDAs for Federal Workers

The Trump administration has proposed that federal workers sign non-disclosure agreements to prevent sharing confidential information with journalists. The Office of Personnel Management suggested a standard NDA for all agencies and is seeking public feedback. Federal agencies would have discretion in using the form.

The Trump administration has introduced a proposal requiring federal workers to sign non-disclosure agreements aimed at curbing media leaks. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) made a public statement on Tuesday, suggesting that all federal agencies adopt a standardized agreement form for new and existing employees.

The proposal allows each agency the discretion to use the form, which underscores that employees could lose their jobs for unauthorized information disclosures to the press. The OPM's call for public feedback on this idea has sparked debate about transparency and whistleblower rights within government operations.

The Office of Personnel Management has yet to respond to inquiries from Reuters about the proposed policy. If implemented, the measure would mark a significant shift in handling confidential government information.