Unauthorised Disclosure of Official Information

Public Service Rules

Officers are subject to the Official Secrets Act and must not disclose information entrusted to them or obtained officially except through official routine or with special Government permission. They must exercise due care to prevent unauthorised communication.

Reference: Public Service Rules 2015, 040517

Also covered in

Lagos State Public Procurement Law 2021

The Law protects confidential commercial, financial and technical information in bids and restricts disclosure of information concerning examination, clarification, evaluation and deliberations during procurement except as authorised.

Reference: s.52

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