Amazon to stop using NDAs for data centre secrecy deals

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 15:19 · Archive

Amazon will stop using secret agreements with county officials over data centres.

Amazon CEO Matt Garman announced that the company will stop using non-disclosure agreements with county officials over data centre deals. The decision comes as communities increasingly oppose data centre projects. Garman also said Amazon plans to invest £1 billion in host communities, and warned against what he called misinformation about data centres' environmental and community impact.

The announcement reflects growing resistance to data centres across the United States. Garman cited over 100 moratoriums on data centre development being considered by local authorities. Amazon's shift away from NDAs appears designed to address community concerns by increasing transparency around its data centre projects.

How it is being reported

• Amazon will ditch data center NDAs and invest $1 billion in host communities as backlash growsIndependent World · 2 Oct, 15:03
• Amazon Says It's Going to Stop Using NDAs for Data CentersWired · 2 Oct, 12:47

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