Manx Utilities chairman John Wannenburgh says the organisation has 17 non-disclosure agreements at the moment - but wouldn't be drawn on details.
In Tynwald this week, Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse quizzed him about the gagging contracts.
Mr Wannenburgh said they were used infrequently to protect confidential information.
And he added the agreements wouldn't affect the government's whistleblowing policy:
Election meeting in St Johns this week
A requisition meeting for Glenfaba and Peel will be held in St Johns tomorrow.
19 weeks of work shuts part of Peel prom today
Part of Peel Promenade will close for almost five months from today.
Mountain Road to shut this afternoon
The Mountain Road will close this afternoon for the Festival of Motoring.
Local authority reveals number of commercial parking spaces leased
A public authority in the west of the Island has revealed the total number of parking spaces it holds for commercial rent.
Charity to offer winter assistance
Do know someone who may need extra support this winter?
Glencrutchery Road to close southbound today
Glencrutchery Road will be temporarily closed to motorists travelling southbound today .
17 Bus services could be cancelled today
Bus Vannin says a number of its services may face disruption today.
Public debate to explore plans for Manx economic growth
A campaign group calling for pro-growth policies from election candidates is holding a debate in Douglas next week.
