Comment by AlbertCory

As Sir Humphrey says in Yes, Minister:

The Official Secrets Act is not to protect secrets, it is to protect officials.

[1] https://anilnetto.com/governance/accountability/come-on-guys...

This one doesn't have that quote, but I couldn't stop laughing when watching it:

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-s-Y4xA9pk