Theme: classification & distribution of government control of FEA

Plan Classification Controls Distribution Controls What is classified information? Export and Import Controls

Classification Controls Derivative classification is the act of classifying a specific item of information or material on the basis of an original classification decision already made by an authorized original classification authority. The source of authority for derivative classification ordinarily consists of a previously classified document or a classification guide issued by an original classification authority

Information that must be controlled to protect the national security is assigned one of three levels of classification, as follows: TOP SECRET information is information which, if disclosed without authorization, could reasonably be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to the national security. SECRET information is information which, if disclosed without authorization, could reasonably be expected to cause serious damage to the national security. CONFIDENTIAL information is information which, if disclosed without authorization, could reasonably be expected to cause damage to the national security.

What is classified information? Classified information is defined as that information which unauthorized disclosure could adversely affect the national security of the United States. This information is usually owned by, produced by, produced for, or under the control of the U.S. Government. To be classified, information must meet the criteria of Executive Order or prior orders for protection against unauthorized disclosure, and thus has been classified by the President of the United States or one of his designees. Federal regulations require that classified material be conspicuously marked with its designated classification so that its sensitivity is immediately apparent.

What is Controlled Unclassified Information? Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is unclassified information that does not meet the standards for national security classification, but is pertinent to the national interests of the United States, and therefore requires, under law or policy, protection from unauthorized disclosure, special handling safeguards, or prescribed limits on exchange or dissemination. CUI includes:

Export controlled information, whether or not it is related to a classified contract Unclassified information that has been marked with U.S. Government distribution limitations, whether or not it is related to a classified contract All unclassified information related with a classified contract that has not been approved for public release Unlike classified information, a uniform legal definition and handling instructions for sensitive unclassified information do not exist, making identification and control more challenging.

Export and Import Controls The Trade Controls & Technical Barriers Bureau (TCTBB) is responsible for administering the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) which was first enacted in The EIPA delegates to the Minister of Foreign Affairs wide discretionary powers to control the flow of goods contained in specified lists provided for under the Act.

Distribution Controls In addition to its classification, intelligence information and certain scientific or technical information may also be subject to other controls on its distribution and handling. It is your responsibility to understand and comply with the control markings on classified information. If you are not sure, contact your security office. These control markings include:

Dissemination and Extraction of Information Controlled by Originator (ORCON) or (OC) means that any additional distribution or inclusion in another document must be approved by the originator of the document. It is used on intelligence information that could permit identification of a sensitive intelligence source or method. NOFORN is for intelligence information that may not be passed to foreign nationals.