Amount Quote by Gijs de Vries
“In intelligence work, there are limits to the amount of information one can share. Confidentiality is essential.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on intelligence policy, 2015
Intelligence agencies must balance information sharing with protecting sensitive data to maintain security.
In simple terms: Sharing limits protect secrets.
Key Takeaway
Guard confidentiality.
Themes
security
information
ethics
Mood
cautious
serious
Type
policy
ethical
When to use this quote
- government briefings
- interagency coordination
- media statements
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
risk management
need secrecy
operational integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what to disclose?
- What safeguards protect shared data?
A Different Perspective
Over‑sharing can expose sources and compromise missions.
