Why Sexual Preference Could Jeopardize Your Clearance

May/June 2006: According to an article (registration required), “’Sexual Behavior’ is Back in U.S. Security Checks,” in the May/June 2006 edition of Gay and Lesbian Review Worldwide, sexual behavior that involves a criminal offense, indicates a personality or emotional disorder, reflects lack of judgment or discretion, or which may subject the individual to undue influence or coercion, exploitation, or duress can raise questions about an individual’s reliability, trustworthiness and ability to protect classified information and unfavorably impact a security clearance determination.

See also this related Post from March 2006.

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