(a) The concern. Noncompliance with security regulations raises doubt about an individual's trustworthiness, willingness, and ability to safeguard classified information.
(b) Conditions that could raise a security concern and may be disqualifying include.
(1) Unauthorized disclosure of classified information;
(2) Violations that are deliberate or multiple or due to negligence.
(c) Conditions that could mitigate security concerns include actions that:
(1) Were inadvertent;
(2) Were isolated or infrequent;
(3) Were due to improper or inadequate training;
(4) Demonstrate a positive attitude towards the discharge of security responsibilities.