Quote Originally Posted by TT View Post
The crux in John’s explanation is whether the researcher has clearance to work on classified material; if s/he does have clearance, then even their open-sourced work will be reviewed for the reason John notes, (this seems to fit Marc’s Canadian example as well), but if the researcher does not have any clearances then their work is not subject to review or classification.
This is part of the reason I have turned down work on classified projects. I'm a nobody so it isn't like I have people kicking down my door asking me accept a government security clearance. I have considered it though in the career pathway as an obstruction.