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How Lars Findsen and Claus Hjort Frederiksen came to be facing trial for allegedly disclosing Danish state secrets that had been in the public domain for years

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Tags: politics, denmark, government, intelligence services, espionage, danish defense intelligence service, security.national, leaks, lars findsen, claus hjort frederiksen, treason, state secrets, surveillance.state, crime, author.harry davies, source.the guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/02/scandinavian-spy-drama-the-intelligence-chief-who-came-under-state-surveillance

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Title
Scandinavian spy drama: the intelligence chief who came under state surveillance
Authors
Harry Davies
Published
Oct 2 2023
Word count
2828 words

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    XanIves
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    Interesting read. As far as I understand, in the US, discussing classified information even if it’s been leaked is still a no-go. The important aspect is that it’s still classified internally, and...

    Interesting read. As far as I understand, in the US, discussing classified information even if it’s been leaked is still a no-go.

    The important aspect is that it’s still classified internally, and sharing it still qualifies as a violation.

    So that made me curious when one of the men mentioned in the article was surprised when he was charged after he basically confirmed the leaked data, publicly. Confirming a leak is still bad, I’m not sure what he expected?

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    1. nukeman
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      That is correct. Leaked classified matter remains classified, unless it has been declassified. Partly to avoid confirming what the original piece says, partly because the follow-up information may...

      That is correct. Leaked classified matter remains classified, unless it has been declassified. Partly to avoid confirming what the original piece says, partly because the follow-up information may contain still-classified context.

      t. clearance-holder

      7 votes