However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Some positions require compliance with (i) federal and agency-specific regulations and federal contract requirements, and (ii) eligibility to obtain and maintain federal identity credentials and authorized access to government facilities, information systems, networks, sensitive information, or applications.