# 48 CFR § 970.0371-5: 970.0371-5 Use of privileged information

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-970.0371-5

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 CFR § 970.0371-5
- **Heading:** 970.0371-5 Use of privileged information
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System > CHAPTER 9—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER I—AGENCY SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS > PART 970—DOE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTS > Subpart 970.03—Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest

## Text

Management and operating contractor employees shall not use privileged information for personal gain, or make other improper use of privileged information which is acquired in connection with their employment on contract work. For the purposes of this subsection, the term “privileged information” includes but is not limited to, unpublished information relating to technological and scientific developments; medical, personnel, or security records of individuals; anticipated materials' requirements or pricing action; possible new sites for DOE program operations; internal DOE decisions; policy development; and knowledge of selections of contractors or subcontractors in advance of official announcement.

## Nearby sections

- [48 CFR § 970.0100 970.0100 Scope of part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-970.0100.md)
- [48 CFR § 970.0103 970.0103 Publication and codification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-970.0103.md)
- [48 CFR § 970.0309-1 970.0309-1 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-970.0309-1.md)
- [48 CFR § 970.0370-1 970.0370-1 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-970.0370-1.md)
- [48 CFR § 970.0370-2 970.0370-2 Contract clause.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-970.0370-2.md)
- [48 CFR § 970.0371-1 970.0371-1 Scope of section.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-970.0371-1.md)
- [48 CFR § 970.0371-2 970.0371-2 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-970.0371-2.md)
- [48 CFR § 970.0371-3 970.0371-3 Definition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-970.0371-3.md)
- [48 CFR § 970.0371-4 970.0371-4 Gratuities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-970.0371-4.md)
- [48 CFR § 970.0371-5 970.0371-5 Use of privileged information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-970.0371-5.md)
- [48 CFR § 970.0371-6 970.0371-6 Incompatibility between regular duties and private interests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-970.0371-6.md)
- [48 CFR § 970.0371-7 970.0371-7 Outside employment of contractor employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-970.0371-7.md)
- [48 CFR § 970.0371-8 970.0371-8 Employee disclosure concerning other employment services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-970.0371-8.md)
- [48 CFR § 970.0371-9 970.0371-9 Contract clause.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-970.0371-9.md)

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