Ajay JainAIR 12 · CSE 2019 · 182 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Conflict of interest is a situation where in available two options when choosing for one than other option is compromised on ethical and moral parameters. for e.g. Interception of telephone of a politician who has alleged nexus with maoists. Here the National security on one hand and privacy of an individual and credibility of organisation is at stake.
So yes, there is a clear conflict of interest between personal (conscience), organization (credibility) and societal sphere (National security) in leaking the information.
On the question of should we or should not of leaking information, following guidelines may be followed and restricted:
Body · points and prose
a) Advice from senior and head of departments must be taken.
b) No direct leakage of information in public or social media.
c) Leaking of information may become threat for himself also.
d) Follow the procedure of whistleblowing available in the laws and rules.
e) Even, if not satisfied, he can approach to the court, who can decide the dilemma between larger public interest and credibility of organisation.
Close · a way forward
So, leaking of information, must be done in very careful manner as guided above.