Software QA/Testing
Glossary and Technical FAQs
Glossary and Technical FAQs
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Q: What's the worst thing that can happen to me?
If the government rejects your application for clearance, then you'll have problems. For... One, you will likely lose your job as soon as your access to classified information is terminated. Two, you will be prosecuted and face civil and/or criminal charges, if investigators working for the government find evidence, any evidence, that you've done something illegal. Three, you will have to respond, within 20 days of receiving the government's "letter of denial". You will have to respond in writing, admitting or denying the government's allegations. Four, if you deny the government's allegations, and ask for a hearing, then you'll have to go to federal court, and at court it's YOU who will be on trial. It's YOU who will have to face a federal judge, federal prosecutor, and their evidences and witnesses. Five, you might face large expenses. Why? Because your hearing will be conducted like a federal district court bench trial. Therefore you want an attorney on your side, to make an opening statement, closing argument, to do a direct examination of yourself and your other witnesses, and to cross examine government witnesses. And, attorneys usually cost a lot of money! Six, please keep in mind, "appeals procedures... are very limited. In almost all cases, clearances are never restored." (Washington Times, February 20, 2005) [Continued on next page...] Tell a friend! |
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