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Handling Protected Information

The Concern:
Noncompliance with security regulations raises doubt about an individual's trustworthiness, willingness, and ability to safeguard classified information.

Conditions that could raise a security concern and may be disqualifying include:
1. Unauthorized disclosure of classified information or
2. Violations that are deliberate or multiple or due to negligence.

Conditions that could mitigate security concerns include actions that:
1. Were inadvertent;
2. Were isolated or infrequent;
3. Were due to improper or inadequate training; or
4. Demonstrate a positive attitude towards the discharge of security responsibilities.