Trump Wants Federal Workers to Sign Secrecy Deals
The Trump administration wants federal workers to sign nondisclosure agreements. These are legal forms that stop workers from sharing certain information.
The Office of Personnel Management posted a draft notice on Tuesday. The draft will be open for public feedback for 30 days after Wednesday.
Each government agency can choose whether to use the agreement. It will not be forced on all agencies.
Officials say the form will make rules more consistent across government. They also say it will better protect private information.
The largest federal workers union criticized the plan. The union warned the agreement could be used to fire workers who decline to sign.
Klear Note — Nondisclosure agreements are legal contracts that prevent workers from sharing certain information. Federal workers currently have different secrecy rules depending on their agency.
Key Terms 3
- Nondisclosure agreement A legal form stopping someone from sharing certain information
- Office of Personnel Management US government body that manages federal workers and their rules
- Federal Register Official US journal where new government rules are published