In the Sejm, the contents of a classified Internal Security Agency (ABW) document were disclosed. The spokesperson for the coordinator of the special services, Jacek Dobrzyński, revealed what the document contained. As the portal niezalezna.pl established, the letter is marked with the classification ‘restricted’, which means it is subject to the protection provided by the Act on the Protection of Classified Information.
In the Sejm, Dobrzyński publicly presented the contents of the letter, in which the Internal Security Agency (ABW) asks BBN (Biuro Bezpieczeństwa Narodowego) about the classification given to the session of the National Security Council (RBN), as well as what topics were discussed there and who took part in it. The agency also inquired whether the participants had the appropriate clearances to access classified information and whether they had undergone the required training.
“The Internal Security Agency (ABW) asked the National Security Bureau what classification had been given to that meeting (RBN – ed.), what topics were discussed there and who attended, whether those people had access to classified information and whether they had the appropriate training,” said today in the Sejm the spokesperson for the coordinator of the special services, Jacek Dobrzyński.
Niezalezna.pl asked BBN whether the Internal Security Agency (ABW) document was classified. “The letter was received and is marked ‘restricted’,” the Bureau replied.
Disclosing a document classified as “restricted” constitutes a violation of criminal law. According to Article 266 § 1 of the Criminal Code, anyone who, in breach of duty, discloses such information is subject to a fine, restriction of liberty, or imprisonment for up to two years. If the act is committed by a public official – and the spokesperson for the coordinator undoubtedly belongs to this category – the penalty can reach up to three years in prison. In addition to criminal sanctions, disclosing a document with a secrecy clause may also result in the withdrawal of a security clearance, which automatically prevents further service in positions requiring access to protected information. Disciplinary consequences are also possible, which for officials and public office holders often mean losing their position.