How can I help safeguard information that may give prospective contractors an unfair advantage?
During the course of the study, you should only discuss your job and the nature of your work with those who have a genuine need to know. While the study is underway, prospective contractors may try to find out more about your job through casual conversation with you and you may not even know that person is associated with a contractor. In short, know who you are talking to, and why. All persons with any knowledge of the functions under study are obligated to safeguard that information.