Data center secrecy deals fuel public distrust in local planning
A University of Mary Washington study found that 25 of 31 localities with data center projects use non-disclosure agreements, leaving residents unable to access project details. Officials defend the NDAs as standard practice to attract business, arguing that public disclosure could jeopardize negotiations. The agreements have heightened community skepticism toward local leaders and the decision-making process.
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Original headline: “Many talks between data center developers and local governments are under NDA — residents question the needs for secrecy, but developer argues it’s important to avoid ‘running afoul of insider trading rules’.” Browse more stories.