2020 US Code
Title 50 - War and National Defense
Chapter 45 - Miscellaneous Intelligence Community Authorities
Subchapter III - Security Clearances and Classified Information
Sec. 3347 - Secrecy agreements used in intelligence activities

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Citation 50 U.S.C. § 3347 (2020)
Section Name §3347. Secrecy agreements used in intelligence activities
Section Text

Notwithstanding any other provision of law not specifically referencing this section, a nondisclosure policy form or agreement that is to be executed by a person connected with the conduct of an intelligence or intelligence-related activity, other than an employee or officer of the United States Government, may contain provisions appropriate to the particular activity for which such document is to be used. Such form or agreement shall, at a minimum—

(1) require that the person will not disclose any classified information received in the course of such activity unless specifically authorized to do so by the United States Government; and

(2) provide that the form or agreement does not bar—

(A) disclosures to Congress; or

(B) disclosures to an authorized official of an executive agency that are deemed essential to reporting a violation of United States law.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 104–93, title III, §306, Jan. 6, 1996, 109 Stat. 966.)

Editorial Notes CODIFICATION

Section was formerly classified as a note under section 435 of this title prior to editorial reclassification as this section.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 50 - WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 50 - WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
CHAPTER 45 - MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY AUTHORITIES
SUBCHAPTER III - SECURITY CLEARANCES AND CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
Sec. 3347 - Secrecy agreements used in intelligence activities
Contains section 3347
Date 2020
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 13, 2021
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 109 Stat. 966
Public Law References Public Law 104-93
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