Balancing Scientific Publication and National Security Concerns: Issues for Congress

Abstract

This report presents examples of scientific research results whose publication raised concern regarding the threat they potentially pose to national security. Past and current information control mechanisms are discussed, along with current federal policy concerning dissemination of fundamental research results through the open literature. Recent policy actions regarding dissemination of federal information and federally funded research results are outlined, along with the responses these actions have evoked from various professional societies and publishers. The advantages and disadvantages to potential policy actions addressing classification and other controls over open publication of federally funded research results are also described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 02, 2004
Accession Number
ADA426416

Entities

People

  • Dana A. Shea

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Sciences
  • Commerce
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Health Services
  • Homeland Security
  • Institutional Review Board
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Microbiology
  • Military Research
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Q Fever
  • Research Facilities
  • Security Personnel
  • United States

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.