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:
Firework may have set off Douglas fire, say police
Police are investigating whether a firework started a blaze which threatened to turn into a wildfire.
Full-up animal charity asking for public's help
An Island animal charity is asking the public for help after reaching its full capacity.
Reprimanded candidate hits back at data protection laws
A prospective election candidate has hit back after he was given a reprimand by the Island's information commissioner.
Charity shop donations could be fly-tipping, say police
Police say leaving bags of donations outside closed charity shops could be fly-tipping.
Dead fish could be threat to pets, says local authority
An investigation's been launched - and a warning issued - after dead fish were found in a river in the south of the Island.
TT course bounce for wallaby before bikes take over
A woman's posted footage of a wallaby inspecting the TT course in the north of the Island!
Paramedics move in with coastguards after fire
A temporary ambulance station has been set up in Castletown, following a fire yesterday afternoon.
Nominations open for Douglas Community Awards 2026
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