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politics2 days ago•3 min saved

White House Proposes National NDA for Federal Employees, Sparking Debate

OPM proposes a government-wide nondisclosure agreement for federal employees to curb unauthorized disclosures and protect confidential information; agencies could choose to apply the NDA to onboarding and current staff, with civil and criminal penalties for violations, but it would not affect legally protected whistleblower disclosures; unions and critics warn it could chill candor and silence employees, as the rule enters a 30-day public comment period.

via NBC News|

#confidential-information #federal-employees #ndas

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"OpenAI Whistleblowers Expose Risky and Secretive Culture, Demand Protections"

Former OpenAI employees, supported by AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, have issued an open letter criticizing AI companies like OpenAI for stifling criticism and oversight, particularly regarding AI safety. They call for open criticism principles, including the elimination of non-disparagement clauses and protection for whistleblowers. The letter highlights risks such as misinformation and inequality, and claims current whistleblower protections are inadequate. This comes amid broader industry concerns and recent resignations at OpenAI over safety issues.

via The Verge|

#ai-ethics #ai-safety #geoffrey-hinton

finance2 years ago•0 min saved

"J.P. Morgan Settles $18 Million Whistleblower Violation Case with SEC"

J.P. Morgan Securities, a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase, has agreed to pay $18 million to settle charges brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission for violating whistleblower protections. The SEC alleged that the company had prevented hundreds of clients from reporting potential securities law violations to regulators through the use of confidentiality agreements.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#finance #jp-morgan-securities #sec

business2 years ago•2 min saved

D. E. Shaw Faces SEC Charges for Whistleblower Rule Violation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged investment adviser D. E. Shaw & Co. with violating whistleblower protection rules by requiring employees to sign agreements that prohibited the disclosure of confidential information to third parties, without exceptions for potential SEC whistleblowers. The company also required departing employees to sign releases affirming that they had not filed any complaints with government agencies in order to receive deferred compensation. D. E. Shaw has agreed to pay $10 million to settle the charges. The SEC's order finds that the company violated Rule 21F-17(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

via SEC.gov|

#business #d-e-shaw #sec