11 C.F.R. § 7.14 Prohibition against making complaints and investigations public.
Title 11 - Federal Elections
(a) Commission employees are warned that they are subject to criminal penalties if they discuss or otherwise make public any matters pertaining to a complaint or investigation under 2 U.S.C. 437g, without the written permission of the person complained against or being investigated. Such communications are prohibited by 2 U.S.C. 437g(a)(12)(A). (b) 2 U.S.C. 437g(a)(12)(B) provides as follows: “Any member or employee of the Commission or any other person, who violates the provisions of subparagraph (A) shall be fined not more than $2,000. Any such member, employee, or other person who knowingly and willfully violates this subsection shall be fined not more than $5,000.”
Title 11: Federal Elections
PART 7—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Subpart B—Conduct and Responsibilities of Employees or Commissioners
§ 7.14 Prohibition against making complaints and investigations public.
