Sensitive Matter definition

Sensitive Matter refers to an operation or deployment where there is an expectation of a higher obligation of confidentiality due to its circumstances including the factual background, the modus operandi, the policing intelligence and/or the parties involved. The disclosure of a ‘Sensitive’ matter is likely to adversely impact on the operational efficiency of the MPS or lead to a loss of confidence in the integrity of its officers or personnel.

Examples of Sensitive Matter in a sentence

  • Any dispute regarding any Sensitive Matter shall be resolved in accordance with Section 8.4(c).

  • For any contractor personnel conducting Intelligence or Intelligence-related activities or supporting those efforts under Department of Defense authorities shall report any Questionable Intelligence Activity (QIA), Significant, or Highly Sensitive Matter (S/HSM) to the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command Intelligence Oversight Program Manager or Senior Intelligence Officer.

  • In compliance with DoDD 5148.13 paragraph 4.1.e, all contractor personnel conducting Intelligence or Intelligence-related activities or supporting those efforts under Department of Defense authorities shall report any Questionable Intelligence Activity (QIA) or Significant or Highly Sensitive Matter (S/HSM) to the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command Intelligence Oversight Program Manager or Senior Intelligence Officer.