Federal Register #2026-10471

OPM Requests Comment on Draft Confidential Government Information Nondisclosure Agreement

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is seeking public comment on a draft nondisclosure agreement (NDA) form for Federal agencies: - Government Buyer: - Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Personnel Management Office - Purpose and Scope: - Request for feedback on a draft NDA form for use with new and existing Federal employees - NDA covers legal obligations to protect non-public, confidential, or proprietary government information - Ensures employees understand rights to make disclosures authorized by law - Notable Requirements: - Seeks input on scope, clarity, statutory references, layout, Privacy Act statement, and implementation - Aims to standardize NDA use across Federal agencies and clarify employee obligations - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being procured as this is a policy document request - No product or service line items included

Description

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) requests comment on a draft nondisclosure agreement (NDA) intended for use by Federal agencies for both new and existing employees. The NDA documents Federal employees' acknowledgment of and agreement to comply with legal obligations to safeguard non-public, confidential, or proprietary information obtained through their official duties, while preserving the right to make disclosures authorized by law. OPM believes a governmentwide NDA form will promote consistency across the Government, better protect confidential information, and better inform Federal employees of their rights and obligations regarding confidential information. Comments on the draft NDA must be received by June 26, 2026.

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