Federal HR office pulls back curtain on sweeping NDA plan aimed at curbing government leaks

The Trump administration is advancing a proposal for federal agencies to use standardized nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) with employees to prevent leaks. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) states the NDAs aim to protect sensitive internal discussions, though critics argue they may limit whistleblower protections. The proposal is undergoing regulatory review, with OPM director Scott Kupor emphasizing the need to prevent media disclosures of internal meetings.