In the described scenario, Sarabeth's sharing of classified information with Miguel would result in no sanctions because Miguel has a clearance.

In the described scenario, Sarabeth's sharing of classified information with Miguel would result in no sanctions because Miguel has a clearance.

• A. TRUE
• B. FALSE
• C. Not enough information
• D. Only if Miguel approves

Answer: (B)

Clearance alone does not authorize disclosure. Access to classified material depends on both clearance and a need-to-know for the specific information. If Sarabeth shares with Miguel without him having a needed-for-the-job authorization to receive that particular information (or without Sarabeth having explicit authorization to disclose to him), the act is improper and could trigger sanctions. If Miguel truly needs the information for his duties and there is proper authorization to release it to him, then sharing could be allowed. But assuming there will be no sanctions simply because Miguel has a clearance is incorrect—the key rule is that only those who have both the necessary authorization and a need-to-know may receive classified information.

Clearance alone does not authorize disclosure. Access to classified material depends on both clearance and a need-to-know for the specific information. If Sarabeth shares with Miguel without him having a needed-for-the-job authorization to receive that particular information (or without Sarabeth having explicit authorization to disclose to him), the act is improper and could trigger sanctions.

If Miguel truly needs the information for his duties and there is proper authorization to release it to him, then sharing could be allowed. But assuming there will be no sanctions simply because Miguel has a clearance is incorrect—the key rule is that only those who have both the necessary authorization and a need-to-know may receive classified information.