Many talks between data center developers and local governments are wrapped in secrecy behind non-disclosure agreements — residents question the need for NDAs, but developers argue it’s important to avoid ‘running afoul of insider trading rules’
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Researchers discovered that most negotiations between data centers and local governments are protected by NDAs. These documents keep details in secret, with residents having a difficult time finding information about these projects because of the agreements.
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