C-2610 Penalties for Disclosing FTI

Revision 24-3; Effective Sept. 1, 2024

All Programs

People responsible for the willful unauthorized inspection or disclosure of FTI may be subject to criminal and civil penalties in addition to disciplinary action. Security incidents may also result in temporary or permanent suspension from ASOIG access.

Criminal penalties for willful unauthorized inspection of FTI are:

a fine up to $1,000; and

one year in prison, together with the costs of prosecution.

Criminal penalties for willful unauthorized disclosure of FTI are:

a fine up to $5,000; and

up to five years in prison, together with the costs of prosecution.

Civil penalties for willful unauthorized inspection or disclosure of FTI are:

the greater of $1,000 or actual damages for each incident; and

court costs and attorney fees to the plaintiff.