Deterring Misuse of Confidential Government Information: A Proposed Citizens' Action

Authors

Joseph J. Kalo, University of North Carolina

Abstract

Part I of this article offers two examples-predicated on historical fact-that illustrate the possible adverse consequences of disclosure of confidential government information. Part I also examines present statutory and regulatory safeguards against such disclosure and analyzes their effect. Part II sets forth a proposal for reducing the possibility that confidential government information will be improperly used and for recouping government losses by means of a citizens' action. when it is so used.

Recommended Citation

Joseph J. Kalo, Deterring Misuse of Confidential Government Information: A Proposed Citizens' Action, 72 Mich. L. Rev. 1577 (1974).
Available at: https://repository.law.umich.edu/mlr/vol72/iss8/3