What Confidentiality Protections Apply to Documents Provided to Congress‪?‬ Quick Insights on Congressional Investigations

In this episode, Michael and Andrew explore the risks of turning over confidential, sensitive or proprietary information to Congress, as this material is vulnerable to public disclosure. However, there are practical considerations that create incentives for Members of Congress and their staff to protect documents provided in confidence. It is important to carefully consider the steps that need to be taken in order to safeguard confidential information in advance of production.