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Q clearance

Q clearance is an authorization that allows a person to access certain classified information. It's a special kind of clearance given by the U.S. government that is higher than many other clearances. To get Q clearance, you have to pass a background check and have your fingerprints taken, so that the government knows they can trust you with secret information.
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