Trump Administration Proposes Non-Disclosure Agreements for Federal Employees

The Trump administration has proposed allowing federal agencies to require employees to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent unauthorized sharing of information. The draft NDA aims to impose civil and criminal penalties for violations. This initiative is part of efforts to control government employees and counter critical media reports.

The Trump administration announced a controversial proposal on Tuesday, suggesting federal agencies could mandate that employees sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) aimed at preventing leaks to journalists. This move seeks to tighten control over information sharing within the government.

The drafted NDA allows for potential civil and criminal penalties against employees violating its terms and applies to both current and former employees. Under the draft, any royalties received from information breaches are claimed by the government. The draft comes amid ongoing legal battles between President Trump and media companies.

However, the proposed NDA would not cover disclosures of fraud or misconduct reported to government oversight authorities, as protected by federal law. Nevertheless, Trump's administration has been criticized for its stringent measures against media interaction, having previously imposed bans and restrictions on major news organizations.