US creates task force to prosecute leaks to news media, Hegseth says
BLUF – The article reports that the Pentagon and Department of Justice have created a joint task force to investigate and prosecute unauthorized disclosures of sensitive information to the news media, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expanding the Office of General Counsel’s authority to coordinate leak investigations across the department. For Navy Medicine, the initiative serves as a reminder that healthcare leaders routinely handle sensitive operational, personnel, and medical information, underscoring the importance of safeguarding official information, reinforcing information security practices, and ensuring compliance with policies governing protected health information and operational security.