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Failure to report a security violation is itself a security violation and may be a very serious concern. After the arrest of Navy spy Jerry Whitworth, who was part of the infamous John Walker spy ring, interviews with Whitworth's work colleagues identified one who had noticed classified papers in Whitworth's personal locker, another who had observed Whitworth monitoring and copying a sensitive communications line without authorization, and a third who knew Whitworth took classified materials home with him but believed he was doing it only to keep his work current. Failure to report these violations enabled Whitworth's espionage to continue. Possessing classified information in the home is a very serious concern as it may indicate current or the potential for future espionage. At the time of their arrest, many well-known spies were found to have large quantities of classified documents at their residences. CIA spy Aldrich Ames had 144 classified documents at his home, while Edward Moore had 10 boxes of documents at home. Of various Navy spies, Jonathan Pollard had a suitcase full of classified materials, Michael Walker had 15 pounds of classified material, while Samuel Morison had two portions of Navy documents marked SECRET. Sanctions Violations of policy for the safeguarding of classified information could result in a number of actions, both civil and criminal. Among the civil actions that the Government may bring in Federal court are the application for a court order enjoining the publication or other disclosure of classified information; suits for money damages to recompense the United States for the damages caused by an unauthorized disclosure; and suits to require the forfeiture to the United States of any payments or other monetary or property gains that have resulted or may result from an unauthorized disclosure. The scope of prospective administrative actions depends on whether the person alleged to have violated the terms of the SF 312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement, is a Government or non-Government employee. A Government employee would be subject to the entire range of administrative sanctions and penalties, including reprimand, suspension, demotion or removal, in addition to the likely loss of the security clearance. In situations involving an unauthorized disclosure by a non-Government employee, the action will focus on the relationship between the Government and the organization that employs the individual. The Government cannot remove or otherwise discipline a non-Government employee, but it can, and in all likelihood will revoke the security clearance of that employee, and prevent the employing organization from using that employee on classified projects. The Government may also move against the employing organization in accordance with the terms of their relationship. 24
TEN POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND… 1. By signing an SF 312, “Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement,” you are contractually obligated to the US Government to safeguard classified information. 2. Access to classified information requires both a security clearance and a “Need-to-Know.” No one is authorized access to classified information strictly by virtue of their rank, title or position. 3. When not under the direct control of an authorized person, classified information must be stored in an approved container. 4. Never discuss classified information over an unsecure telephone, in the presence of uncleared persons, or in public places, to include, restaurants, buses, trains, airplanes, unsecure office environment, etc. 5. Combinations to containers used for the storage of classified information are themselves classified at the same level as the information stored therein and must be protected accordingly. 6. Classified information is not to be copied without prior approval. 7. When carrying classified information within a building it will be placed in an unmarked envelope or folder so as not to draw attention to the content. 8. When carrying classified information outside of a building it must be marked and wrapped accordingly. 9. Never enter classified information into any automated system that has not been specifically approved for that purpose. 10. And finally… WHEN IN DOUBT…CONTACT THE DHS OS/ASD (202) 401-6173 25
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