Shapiro Bans NDAs for Data Center Projects in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has issued an executive order banning non-disclosure agreements for data center projects. This move aims to increase transparency, requiring developers to openly share project details with local communities. Projects unwilling to comply will not be permitted to operate in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order prohibiting non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for data center projects across the state. The Governor stated that developers must be fully transparent with local communities regarding "every single detail" of their projects. He emphasized that any developer unwilling to comply with these new transparency standards would "not be welcome to do business in Pennsylvania."
This executive order aims to empower local communities by ensuring they have complete access to information about proposed data center developments. The measure is designed to foster greater accountability and open dialogue between developers and the areas impacted by their projects.