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:
Manx Telecom to merge with Jersey Telecom
Manx Telecom says it's been bought out by a Netherlands-based investment company and Jersey Telecom.
Manx government yet to assess impact of digital ID scheme
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the government hasn't yet looked at what the UK's digital ID scheme could mean for the Island.
Thirty hospital fires in seven years, says Manx Care
Manx Care says the Island's hospitals have seen 30 fires since 2018 - including five which were set deliberately.
Which buses are the most punctual?
A southern MHK wants to know which buses are most punctual.
Dangerous trees mean road closure for Port St Mary
The Department of Infrastructure says it's been forced to close a busy route in the south of the Island this weekend.
Island's most famous bird dies
The Manx Wildlife Trust says the most famous bird on the Island has died.
Heritage charity asks members to update details after manx.net changes
A charity supporting the Island's heritage attractions is asking members to make sure their contact details are up to date after manx.net email changes announced this week.
Government publishes praise for new school meals
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture has published praise for its new school meals sent by parents.
