However, this is not the case for information that is defined as "Restricted Data" under the Atomic Energy Act - you can get life in prison for passing that on

However, this is not the case for information that is defined as "Restricted Data" under the Atomic Energy Act - you can get life in prison for passing that on to someone. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/2274 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/2274