Uniform Code of Military Justice
Article 169. Unlawful Disclosure of Protected Official Records.
(a) A person subject to this Code is guilty under this Article when the person knowingly and without lawful authority discloses a restricted personnel, investigative, disciplinary, legal, medical, security, or other official military record to a person not authorized to receive it.
(b) The Government must prove that the accused knew the record was protected or restricted and knew or was reckless as to the recipient's lack of authorization.
(c) Lawful reporting, discovery, disclosure required by judicial order, authorized official use, and protected whistleblower activity do not constitute an offense.
(d) A person guilty under this Article shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.