The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act (WPEA) is designed to protect individuals who report violations of laws, rules, or regulations, abuse of authority, and information that poses a substantial danger to public health or safety. The Act encourages whistleblowers to come forward without fear of retaliation. However, the Act does not specifically relate to reporting classified information or controlled unclassified information (CUI) that is already in the public domain.
In summary, the WPEA covers the reporting of:
1. Violation of any law, rule, or regulation
2. Abuse of authority
3. Information considered to be a substantial danger to public health or safety
But does not pertain to:
- Classified information or controlled unclassified information (CUI) in the public domain
