Intelligence Identities Protection Act

The Intelligence Identities Protection Act of 1982 (PL97-200, 50 U.S. Code Secs. 421–426) is a United States law which makes it a federal crime to knowingly reveal the identity of a covert CIA agent. It was written after the 1975 assassination of Richard Welch by the Greek terrorist group November 17. He was outed by a magazine called CounterSpy.

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U.S. Code - United States - Law - Covert - CIA - 1975 - Richard Welch - Greek - Terrorist - November 17 - CounterSpy

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Another major impetus to pass the legislation was the activities of ex-CIA agent Philip Agee during the 1960s and 70s, whose book CIA Diary and publication Covert Action Information Bulletin blew many agents' cover. Some commentators, in fact, say the law was very specifically targeted at his actions.

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CIA - Philip Agee - 1960s - 70s - CIA Diary - Covert Action Information Bulletin

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