Amazon Abolishes Data Center NDAs Amid National Backlash

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Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman announces the permanent elimination of nondisclosure agreements with local governments to address public transparency concerns and counter widespread data center moratoriums

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Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman announces the permanent elimination of nondisclosure agreements with local governments to address public transparency concerns and counter widespread data center moratoriums

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Oct 3, 2026 • 3:08 AM

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Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman announces the permanent elimination of nondisclosure agreements with local governments to address public transparency concerns and counter widespread data center moratoriums