Tech companies and local officials are covering data center talks in NDAs
News ClipNPR·ND·8/27/2026
Nondisclosure agreements are being used to conceal negotiations between tech companies and local/state officials regarding data center developments. This practice, occurring in North Dakota and other parts of the country, has reportedly surprised local residents due to the lack of transparency.
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Nondisclosure agreements covered up negotiations between a tech company and several local and state officials, surprising local residents. It's a tactic used around the country in data center deals.