TLP:WHITE
TLP:WHITE (now TLP:CLEAR)
TLP-Stufe Weiß bzw. Clear — frei verteilbar
TLP:WHITE — renamed TLP:CLEAR in the current version — marks information without sharing restriction: it may be distributed freely, including publicly. The normal rules on copyright and correct attribution usually apply. It is the lowest confidentiality level of the Traffic Light Protocol.
History & facts. WHITE/CLEAR stands for information whose distribution carries no risk — such as general warnings, published recommendations or already public insights. With Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) 2.0 (2022) the label was changed from WHITE to CLEAR, among other things to avoid misunderstandings and create a clearer, more inclusive naming. In substance the meaning stayed the same: freely distributable.
Outlook & recommendation. Even „free“ does not mean „arbitrary“: correct attribution and copyright still apply. During the transition period one encounters both terms; those creating documents should switch to the current label CLEAR but understand WHITE as equivalent when receiving older documents. This keeps it clear that the information may be shared without concern.