Protecting Whistleblowers with Access to Classified Information

Purpose

This policy provides agency direction and guidance on Protecting Whistleblowers with Access to Classified Information. 

Background

 On October 10, 2012, the President issued a Presidential Policy Directive/PPD-19.  The policy ensures employees serving in the Intelligence Community or those who are eligible for access to classified information can effectively report waste, fraud, and abuse while protecting classified national security information.  It prohibits retaliation against employees for reporting waste, fraud, and abuse.  PPD-19 also requires the Agency head to notify its employees of the policy and procedures set forth below, and to certify that GSA has complied with the requirements of this Presidential Policy Directive.  Under the Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act (ICWPA) of 1998, employees may report to Congress allegations regarding classified information.