Classified Information Law
/ˈklæsɪˌfaɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən lɔ/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing the protection, handling, dissemination, and declassification of sensitive government information that is restricted to authorized persons to safeguard national security.
The classified information law strictly prohibits unauthorized disclosure of military secrets.
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- classified information law
- classified information laws
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Commentary
Drafting classified information law requires balancing national security interests with transparency and freedom of information concerns.
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