Balancing Scientific Publication and National Security Concerns: Issues for Congress

“This report presents recent 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 response these actions have evoked from various professional societies and publishers. The advantages and disadvantages to potential policy actions addressing classifications and other controls over open publication of federally funded research results are also described.”
By Dana A. Shea

Author:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Publish Date:
2003