# 31 C.F.R. § 0.209 (2026): Disclosure of records or information

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P0_S0_209

## Section

- **Citation:** 31 C.F.R. § 0.209 (2026)
- **Heading:** Disclosure of records or information
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 31 CFR: Money and Finance: Treasury / Part 0: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMPLOYEE RULES OF CONDUCT / Subpart B: Rules of Conduct / § 0.209: § 0.209   Disclosure of records or information.

## Text

(a) Employees shall not disclose or use official information without proper authority. Employees authorized to make disclosures should respond promptly and courteously to requests from the public for information when permitted to do so by law.
(b) Employees who have access to information that is classified for security reasons in accordance with Executive Order 13526, or any successor Executive Order governing Classified National Security Information, are responsible for its custody and safekeeping, and for assuring that it is not disclosed to unauthorized persons.
See
18 U.S.C. 798; 50 U.S.C. 783(a); 31 CFR part 2.

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