''The Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) was created in order to encourage greater sharing of information. In order to encourage the sharing of sensitive information, however, the originator needs to signal how widely they want their information to be circulated beyond the immediate recipient, if at all. The TLP provides a simple method to achieve this. It is designed to improve the flow of information between individuals, organisations or communities in a controlled and trusted way. It is important that everyone understands and obeys the rules of the protocol. Only then can trust be established and the benefits of information sharing realised. The TLP is based on the concept of the originator labeling information with one of four colours to indicate what further dissemination, if any, can be undertaken by the recipient. The recipient must consult the originator if wider dissemination is required.'' -- [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_Light_Protocol | From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia]] <> <> <> <>