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Glossary Intelligence assessment slang / Term

Need to Know

Basic, difficult concept. Part of compartmentalization. Limiting information to those who need to know, regardless of clearance level. Different organizations handle need to know in different ways. Briefers usually don’t know sources. Case Officers may not know customer. Dizzyingly difficult to manage. Usually ignored until everyone is fired because of a leak.

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