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:
Are there supply issues at the meat plant?
An MHK wants to know if there are supply issues at the meat plant in Tromode.
What's the target patient to GP ratio?
An MHK wants to know what the government's target GP to patient ratio is.
Plans for new high school to be discussed
Plans for the new Castle Rushen High School will come under the spotlight in Tynwald next week.
Katie Hopkins confirms Island return
Right-wing commentator Katie Hopkins has confirmed she'll be returning to the Island next year.
Final police checkpoint finds more than half of cars defective
More than half of cars stopped during the police's final session of winter checks were found to have defects.
Southern 100 marshals to meet next week
Marshals from the 'friendly races' will meet in the south of the Island next week.
New crypto laws to tackle tax evasion
New cryptocurrency laws could help clamp down on tax evasion.
How much energy have we brought from the UK?
How much energy has been brought to the Island from the UK in the last three years?
