The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a draft nondisclosure agreement (NDA) intended for federal agencies to implement with both new and existing employees. The proposal aims to prevent federal employees from sharing confidential information with journalists. Under the draft NDA, the administration could impose civil and criminal penalties on employees who breach the agreement. Additionally, the government would claim any royalties received by employees for disclosing information that violates the NDA. The OPM has not provided further details regarding the proposal.
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White House proposes nondisclosure agreements for federal employees to prevent information leaks
The Office of Personnel Management has introduced a draft nondisclosure agreement for federal employees to reduce leaks of confidential information to journalists. The proposal includes potential civil and criminal penalties for violations and stipulates that the government would receive any royalties from unauthorized disclosures.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'crack down'
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- ✕ vague attribution: The OPM did not immediately offer further explanation
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White House proposes nondisclosure agreements for federal employees to prevent information leaks