Federal · Title 13 — Census

13 U.S.C. § 214: Wrongful disclosure of information

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A current or former government employee who discloses protected information obtained through their work faces fines up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years.

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Whoever, being or having been an employee or staff member referred to in subchapter II of chapter 1 of this title, having taken and subscribed the oath of office, or having sworn to observe the limitations imposed by section 9 of this title , or whoever, being or having been a census liaison within the meaning of section 16 of this title , publishes or communicates any information, the disclosure of which is prohibited under the provisions of section 9 of this title , and which comes into his possession by reason of his being employed (or otherwise providing services) under the provisions of this title, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.

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