When derivatively classifying information, where can you find a listing of specific information elements that identify their classification, reason for classification, downgrading, and declassification information?
Declassification
When derivatively classifying information, where can you find a listing of specific information elements that identify their classification, reason for classification, downgrading, and declassification information? Properly marked source document Security Classification Guide (SCG) Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
Compilation
Derivative Classifiers
When derivatively classifying information, where can you find a listing of specific information elements that identify their classification, reason for classification, downgrading, and declassification information? Properly marked source document Security Classification Guide (SCG) Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
Mandatory Declassification
scheduled
Yes, Executive Order 13526 includes provisions for automatic declassification of classified information 25 years after its original classification, unless an agency requests an exemption to extend the classification.
The purpose of the DoD Information Security Program is to promote the proper and effective way to classify, protect, share, apply applicable downgrading and appropriate declassification instructions, and use authorized destruction methods for official information which requires protection in the interest of national security. Classification is the act or process by which information is determined to require protection against unauthorized disclosure and is marked to indicate its classified status. Safeguarding refers to using prescribed measures and controls to protect classified information. Dissemination refers to the sharing or transmitting of classified information to others who have authorized access to that information. Declassification is the authorized change in status of information from classified to unclassified. Destruction refers to destroying classified information so that it can’t be recognized or reconstructed. At this point, you should have an understanding of how the Information Security Program has evolved and why it is so important.
Protect the classified information from further disclosure
When using multiple sources for derivative classification, it is essential to apply the most restrictive declassification date to ensure compliance with all applicable classification guidelines. This approach helps maintain the integrity of sensitive information by preventing premature disclosure. By adhering to the most restrictive date, classifiers safeguard against the risk of releasing information that may still be sensitive or classified under one or more of the sources used.
Derivative classification involves a series of steps to ensure that classified information is appropriately marked and handled. First, one must determine whether the information is derived from existing classified sources, such as documents or briefings. Next, the classifier must apply the original classification authority's guidance to mark the new document accordingly, ensuring the appropriate classification level is assigned. Finally, the new document must be marked with the correct classification levels and any necessary declassification instructions before distribution.