The 46-year-old woman was held in connection with the unauthorised disclosure of information to the media.

BBC: Andrew Mitchell

He was questioned on suspicion of misconduct in a public office and the unauthorised disclosure of information to the media.

BBC: Andrew Mitchell

"A felony prosecution for disclosure of information to the media ought to be the response in only the most egregious and damning cases, " Aftergood said.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission today issued a report that makes clear that companies can use social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter to announce key information in compliance with Regulation Fair Disclosure (Regulation FD) so long as investors have been alerted about which social media will be used to disseminate such information.

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Sirius XM shares are trading higher Monday morning after Liberty Media late Friday filed with the FCC to disclosure its intention to take control of the satellite radio company.

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Others turn away due to the risk of well-documented personal attacks, disclosure issues or media scrutiny from off-the-cuff commentary.

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Much of the gorpy new disclosure going out to small investors by the truckload actually is aimed at planners, brokers and the media.

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Under the changes to the SEC's Regulation Fair Disclosure rules, firms will have to note on their websites and press releases that they will use social media to make future announcements, to ensure that all shareholders are made aware.

BBC: SEC clears use of social media for company announcements

Facebook and Twitter to announce key information in compliance with Regulation Fair Disclosure (Regulation FD) so long as investors have been alerted about which social media will be used to disseminate such information.

FORBES: The Shifty Press Release

The SEC's latest report clarified that disclosure of material nonpublic information on the personal social media site of an individual corporate officer without advance notice to investors that the site may be used for this purpose is unlikely to qualify as an acceptable method of disclosure under securities laws.

WSJ: SEC Says Companies Can Use Social Media to Alert Investors

For the first time, media representatives were restricted at the computer facility where the data was being collected to prevent any early disclosure.

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