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

The Trump administration is proposing standardized nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) for federal employees to prevent leaks, with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) emphasizing the need to protect internal discussions. Critics argue the policy may suppress whistleblower protections and employee speech, while OPM director Scott Kupor cited examples of leaks undermining organizational effectiveness.