>> Just because one has a Q clearance does not mean you are provided any classified information. Exactly. "Need to know basis." is the key phrase here. The c

>> Just because one has a Q clearance does not mean you are provided any classified information. Exactly. "Need to know basis." is the key phrase here. The clearance is just the tag that gets you in the door. If you do not have a specific need to access the information to do your specific job, you do not have any right to access it. AFAIK, deliberately taking steps to access info beyond your need to know -- even if it is within your clearance level -- is grounds for disciplinary action or prosecution. So the TS/Q-cleared janitor, parts contractor, or engineer from the other project who gets found browsing in TS/Q file cabinet is waaay out of line,and likely in big trouble.