Definition
Need-to-know is
- the necessity for access to, knowledge of, or possession of specific information required to carry out official duties.[1]
| “ | [a] determination which is made by an authorized holder of classified or proprietary information as to whether or not a prospective recipient requires access to specific the information in order to perform or assist in a lawful and authorized governmental function.[2] | ” |
Security
Need-to-know means that as a result of jurisdictional, organizational, or operational necessities, intelligence or information is disseminated to further an investigation.