Information Security Oversight Office
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The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) is responsible to the President for policy and oversight of the government-wide security classification system and the National Industrial Security Program. The ISOO receives authority from:
The ISOO is a component of the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA) and receives policy and program guidance from the National Security Council
(NSC).
established the ISOO with the signing of Executive Order 12065, "National Security Information," on December 1, 1978.
The ISOO replaced the Interagency Classification Review Committee (ICRC) which was created by Executive Order 11652, "Classification and Declassification of National Security Information and Material," issued by President Richard Nixon
in 1972. The ICRC was composed of representatives from the Departments of Defense, Justice and State, the predecessor to the United States Department of Energy
, the Atomic Energy Commission
, and the Central Intelligence Agency
. John Eisenhower chaired the ICRC, which met monthly at the White House
. When Mr. Eisenhower resigned in 1973, the administrative function of the ICRC was moved to the then National Archives and Records Service, a component of the General Services Administration, with the Archivist of the United States, James Rhodes, named as acting chairman. William L. Brown, an attorney with the Atomic Energy Commission, was appointed Executive Director in October 1973 and served until December, 1975. The committee continued to meet monthly in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.
Former Congressman Michael Blouin from Iowa served as the first Director of ISOO. When Mr. Blouin stepped down in 1980, President Carter appointed Steven Garfinkel as ISOO's second Director. Mr. Garfinkel served as Director until his retirement in January 2002. In May 2002, the Archivist of the U.S. appointed J. William Leonard as Director with the approval of President Bush. Mr. Leonard served as Director until his retirement in January 2008. William J. Bosanko was named the acting Director in January 2008 and was formally appointed as Director by the Archivist of the U.S., with the approval of President Bush, on April 16, 2008. Mr. Bosanko served as Director until the Archivist of the U.S. named him as the Executive for Agency Services at the National Archives and Records Administration in March 2011. William A. Cira was named by the Archivist of the U.S. as acting Director on March 2011 and served in this capacity until July 27, 2011. On August 1, 2011, the appointment of John P. Fitzpatrick as ISOO's fifth Director,became effective.
On December 29, 2009, the White House released a new Executive order entitled "Classified National Security Information." It prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information.
Implementation Memorandum
On December 29, 2009, the White House released a Presidential memorandum entitled "Implementation of the Executive Order 'Classified National Security Information.'" This memorandum imparts specific requirements to the Executive branch concerning implementation of the new order.
Original Classification Authority
On December 29, 2009, the White House released a Presidential order entitled "Original Classification Authority." This order designates those agency heads and officials as having the authority to classify information.
32 CFR Parts 2001
Sets forth guidance to agencies on original and derivative classification, downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of classified national security information.
ISOO Directive No. 1, Appendix A
Describes the procedures to be followed by individuals or organizations who wish to bring matters before the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP), and the procedures that the ISCAP will follow to resolve these matters.
Executive Order 12829, as amended
Establishes a National Industrial Security Program to safeguard Federal Government classified information that is released to contractors, licensees, and grantees of the United States Government.
National Industrial Security Program (NISP) implementing order
Safeguards Federal Government classified information that is released to contractors, licensees, and grantees of the United States Government.
32 CFR Part 2004
Amendment to the National Industrial Security Program Directive No. 1. This amendment provides guidance to agencies on release of certain classified information (referred to as "proscribed information") to contractors that are owned or under the control of a foreign interest and have had the foreign ownership or control mitigated by an arrangement known as an Special Security Agreement (SSA).
SLTPS
Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Entities.
Executive Order 13556
"Controlled Unclassified Information", which establishes a program between the Executive Agent (EA), departments or agencies, other stakeholders, and the general public to consolidate and standardize CUI terms.
As of September 30, 2010, due to the issuance of Executive Order 13526 and the revision to 32 C.F.R part 2001, many of the original notices have been revised, canceled, or superseded. The notices listed reflect these changes.
Current
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ISOO Notice 2011-02: Further Guidance and Clarification on Commingling Atomic Energy Information and Classified National Security Information
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|ISOO Notice 2011-01: Review and Approval of Exemptions to Automatic Declassification Pursuant to Sections 3.3(b) and 3.3(h) of Executive Order 13526
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|ISOO Notice 2010-02: Agencies Eligible/Ineligible to Receive Referrals
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|ISOO Notice 2010-01: Status Update of ISOO Notices
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| ISOO Notice 2009-16: Prohibited Use of Electronic Signatures on the Standard Form 312, "Classified Information Non-disclosure Agreement"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-07: ISOO Notice 2009-07: Mandatory Declassification Review – Inappropriate Citation of Section 6.2(c) of E.O. 12958, as amended
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| ISOO Notice 2009-06: "Handling NATO Information Identified during Automatic Declassification Processing"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-04: “Best Practices” for Declassification Review Record Keeping
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| ISOO Notice 2009-03: Notification, Coordination, and Documentation Related to Subsequent Reviews Conducted by Primary Reviewing Agencies[Related to Automatic Declassification] ]
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| ISOO Notice 2009-02: Initial Instructions on the Use of the SF 715, "Declassification Review Tab"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-01: Use of the Standard Form 715, "Declassification Review Tab"
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| ISOO Announcement Memo: September 30,2008
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| ISOO Notice 2009-15: Further Definition of "Comparable Media" as it Relates to Delays in the Onset of Automatic Declassification
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| ISOO Notice 2009-14: Corrections to Citations in 32 C.F.R. Part 2001 Referencing Open Storage Areas
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| ISOO Notice 2009-13: Prohibited Use of X1-X8 Markings
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| ISOO Notice 2009-12: Prohibited Use of the Marking “Originating Agency’s Determination Required” (OADR)
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| ISOO Notice 2009-11: Prohibited Use of Markings "MR" (Manual Review) and "Source Marked MR, date of source[date]" ]
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| ISOO Notice 2009-10: Security Violation Reporting to ISOO
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| ISOO Notice 2009-09: Derivative Classification – Identification of Multiple Sources
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| ISOO Notice 2009-08: Utilization of Classified Addenda
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| ISOO Notice 2009-05: Agencies Ineligible to Receive Referrals Identified by Primary Reviewing Agencies Amongst Records Subject to Automatic Declassification on December 31st of 2006, 2007, and 2008
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The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) is responsible to the President for policy and oversight of the government-wide security classification system and the National Industrial Security Program. The ISOO receives authority from:
The ISOO is a component of the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA) and receives policy and program guidance from the National Security Council
(NSC).
established the ISOO with the signing of Executive Order 12065, "National Security Information," on December 1, 1978.
The ISOO replaced the Interagency Classification Review Committee (ICRC) which was created by Executive Order 11652, "Classification and Declassification of National Security Information and Material," issued by President Richard Nixon
in 1972. The ICRC was composed of representatives from the Departments of Defense, Justice and State, the predecessor to the United States Department of Energy
, the Atomic Energy Commission
, and the Central Intelligence Agency
. John Eisenhower chaired the ICRC, which met monthly at the White House
. When Mr. Eisenhower resigned in 1973, the administrative function of the ICRC was moved to the then National Archives and Records Service, a component of the General Services Administration, with the Archivist of the United States, James Rhodes, named as acting chairman. William L. Brown, an attorney with the Atomic Energy Commission, was appointed Executive Director in October 1973 and served until December, 1975. The committee continued to meet monthly in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.
Former Congressman Michael Blouin from Iowa served as the first Director of ISOO. When Mr. Blouin stepped down in 1980, President Carter appointed Steven Garfinkel as ISOO's second Director. Mr. Garfinkel served as Director until his retirement in January 2002. In May 2002, the Archivist of the U.S. appointed J. William Leonard as Director with the approval of President Bush. Mr. Leonard served as Director until his retirement in January 2008. William J. Bosanko was named the acting Director in January 2008 and was formally appointed as Director by the Archivist of the U.S., with the approval of President Bush, on April 16, 2008. Mr. Bosanko served as Director until the Archivist of the U.S. named him as the Executive for Agency Services at the National Archives and Records Administration in March 2011. William A. Cira was named by the Archivist of the U.S. as acting Director on March 2011 and served in this capacity until July 27, 2011. On August 1, 2011, the appointment of John P. Fitzpatrick as ISOO's fifth Director,became effective.
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On December 29, 2009, the White House released a new Executive order entitled "Classified National Security Information." It prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information.
Implementation Memorandum
On December 29, 2009, the White House released a Presidential memorandum entitled "Implementation of the Executive Order 'Classified National Security Information.'" This memorandum imparts specific requirements to the Executive branch concerning implementation of the new order.
Original Classification Authority
On December 29, 2009, the White House released a Presidential order entitled "Original Classification Authority." This order designates those agency heads and officials as having the authority to classify information.
32 CFR Parts 2001
Sets forth guidance to agencies on original and derivative classification, downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of classified national security information.
ISOO Directive No. 1, Appendix A
Describes the procedures to be followed by individuals or organizations who wish to bring matters before the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP), and the procedures that the ISCAP will follow to resolve these matters.
Executive Order 12829, as amended
Establishes a National Industrial Security Program to safeguard Federal Government classified information that is released to contractors, licensees, and grantees of the United States Government.
National Industrial Security Program (NISP) implementing order
Safeguards Federal Government classified information that is released to contractors, licensees, and grantees of the United States Government.
32 CFR Part 2004
Amendment to the National Industrial Security Program Directive No. 1. This amendment provides guidance to agencies on release of certain classified information (referred to as "proscribed information") to contractors that are owned or under the control of a foreign interest and have had the foreign ownership or control mitigated by an arrangement known as an Special Security Agreement (SSA).
SLTPS
Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Entities.
Executive Order 13556
"Controlled Unclassified Information", which establishes a program between the Executive Agent (EA), departments or agencies, other stakeholders, and the general public to consolidate and standardize CUI terms.
As of September 30, 2010, due to the issuance of Executive Order 13526 and the revision to 32 C.F.R part 2001, many of the original notices have been revised, canceled, or superseded. The notices listed reflect these changes.
Current
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ISOO Notice 2011-02: Further Guidance and Clarification on Commingling Atomic Energy Information and Classified National Security Information
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|ISOO Notice 2011-01: Review and Approval of Exemptions to Automatic Declassification Pursuant to Sections 3.3(b) and 3.3(h) of Executive Order 13526
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|ISOO Notice 2010-02: Agencies Eligible/Ineligible to Receive Referrals
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|ISOO Notice 2010-01: Status Update of ISOO Notices
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| ISOO Notice 2009-16: Prohibited Use of Electronic Signatures on the Standard Form 312, "Classified Information Non-disclosure Agreement"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-07: ISOO Notice 2009-07: Mandatory Declassification Review – Inappropriate Citation of Section 6.2(c) of E.O. 12958, as amended
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| ISOO Notice 2009-06: "Handling NATO Information Identified during Automatic Declassification Processing"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-04: “Best Practices” for Declassification Review Record Keeping
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| ISOO Notice 2009-03: Notification, Coordination, and Documentation Related to Subsequent Reviews Conducted by Primary Reviewing Agencies[Related to Automatic Declassification] ]
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| ISOO Notice 2009-02: Initial Instructions on the Use of the SF 715, "Declassification Review Tab"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-01: Use of the Standard Form 715, "Declassification Review Tab"
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| ISOO Announcement Memo: September 30,2008
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Cancelled
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| ISOO Notice 2009-15: Further Definition of "Comparable Media" as it Relates to Delays in the Onset of Automatic Declassification
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| ISOO Notice 2009-14: Corrections to Citations in 32 C.F.R. Part 2001 Referencing Open Storage Areas
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| ISOO Notice 2009-13: Prohibited Use of X1-X8 Markings
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| ISOO Notice 2009-12: Prohibited Use of the Marking “Originating Agency’s Determination Required” (OADR)
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| ISOO Notice 2009-11: Prohibited Use of Markings "MR" (Manual Review) and "Source Marked MR, date of source[date]" ]
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| ISOO Notice 2009-10: Security Violation Reporting to ISOO
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| ISOO Notice 2009-09: Derivative Classification – Identification of Multiple Sources
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| ISOO Notice 2009-08: Utilization of Classified Addenda
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| ISOO Notice 2009-05: Agencies Ineligible to Receive Referrals Identified by Primary Reviewing Agencies Amongst Records Subject to Automatic Declassification on December 31st of 2006, 2007, and 2008
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The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) is responsible to the President for policy and oversight of the government-wide security classification system and the National Industrial Security Program. The ISOO receives authority from:
The ISOO is a component of the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA) and receives policy and program guidance from the National Security Council
(NSC).
established the ISOO with the signing of Executive Order 12065, "National Security Information," on December 1, 1978.
The ISOO replaced the Interagency Classification Review Committee (ICRC) which was created by Executive Order 11652, "Classification and Declassification of National Security Information and Material," issued by President Richard Nixon
in 1972. The ICRC was composed of representatives from the Departments of Defense, Justice and State, the predecessor to the United States Department of Energy
, the Atomic Energy Commission
, and the Central Intelligence Agency
. John Eisenhower chaired the ICRC, which met monthly at the White House
. When Mr. Eisenhower resigned in 1973, the administrative function of the ICRC was moved to the then National Archives and Records Service, a component of the General Services Administration, with the Archivist of the United States, James Rhodes, named as acting chairman. William L. Brown, an attorney with the Atomic Energy Commission, was appointed Executive Director in October 1973 and served until December, 1975. The committee continued to meet monthly in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.
Former Congressman Michael Blouin from Iowa served as the first Director of ISOO. When Mr. Blouin stepped down in 1980, President Carter appointed Steven Garfinkel as ISOO's second Director. Mr. Garfinkel served as Director until his retirement in January 2002. In May 2002, the Archivist of the U.S. appointed J. William Leonard as Director with the approval of President Bush. Mr. Leonard served as Director until his retirement in January 2008. William J. Bosanko was named the acting Director in January 2008 and was formally appointed as Director by the Archivist of the U.S., with the approval of President Bush, on April 16, 2008. Mr. Bosanko served as Director until the Archivist of the U.S. named him as the Executive for Agency Services at the National Archives and Records Administration in March 2011. William A. Cira was named by the Archivist of the U.S. as acting Director on March 2011 and served in this capacity until July 27, 2011. On August 1, 2011, the appointment of John P. Fitzpatrick as ISOO's fifth Director,became effective.
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On December 29, 2009, the White House released a new Executive order entitled "Classified National Security Information." It prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information.
Implementation Memorandum
On December 29, 2009, the White House released a Presidential memorandum entitled "Implementation of the Executive Order 'Classified National Security Information.'" This memorandum imparts specific requirements to the Executive branch concerning implementation of the new order.
Original Classification Authority
On December 29, 2009, the White House released a Presidential order entitled "Original Classification Authority." This order designates those agency heads and officials as having the authority to classify information.
32 CFR Parts 2001
Sets forth guidance to agencies on original and derivative classification, downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of classified national security information.
ISOO Directive No. 1, Appendix A
Describes the procedures to be followed by individuals or organizations who wish to bring matters before the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP), and the procedures that the ISCAP will follow to resolve these matters.
Executive Order 12829, as amended
Establishes a National Industrial Security Program to safeguard Federal Government classified information that is released to contractors, licensees, and grantees of the United States Government.
National Industrial Security Program (NISP) implementing order
Safeguards Federal Government classified information that is released to contractors, licensees, and grantees of the United States Government.
32 CFR Part 2004
Amendment to the National Industrial Security Program Directive No. 1. This amendment provides guidance to agencies on release of certain classified information (referred to as "proscribed information") to contractors that are owned or under the control of a foreign interest and have had the foreign ownership or control mitigated by an arrangement known as an Special Security Agreement (SSA).
SLTPS
Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Entities.
Executive Order 13556
"Controlled Unclassified Information", which establishes a program between the Executive Agent (EA), departments or agencies, other stakeholders, and the general public to consolidate and standardize CUI terms.
As of September 30, 2010, due to the issuance of Executive Order 13526 and the revision to 32 C.F.R part 2001, many of the original notices have been revised, canceled, or superseded. The notices listed reflect these changes.
Current
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ISOO Notice 2011-02: Further Guidance and Clarification on Commingling Atomic Energy Information and Classified National Security Information
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|ISOO Notice 2011-01: Review and Approval of Exemptions to Automatic Declassification Pursuant to Sections 3.3(b) and 3.3(h) of Executive Order 13526
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|ISOO Notice 2010-02: Agencies Eligible/Ineligible to Receive Referrals
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|ISOO Notice 2010-01: Status Update of ISOO Notices
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| ISOO Notice 2009-16: Prohibited Use of Electronic Signatures on the Standard Form 312, "Classified Information Non-disclosure Agreement"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-07: ISOO Notice 2009-07: Mandatory Declassification Review – Inappropriate Citation of Section 6.2(c) of E.O. 12958, as amended
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| ISOO Notice 2009-06: "Handling NATO Information Identified during Automatic Declassification Processing"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-04: “Best Practices” for Declassification Review Record Keeping
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| ISOO Notice 2009-03: Notification, Coordination, and Documentation Related to Subsequent Reviews Conducted by Primary Reviewing Agencies[Related to Automatic Declassification] ]
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| ISOO Notice 2009-02: Initial Instructions on the Use of the SF 715, "Declassification Review Tab"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-01: Use of the Standard Form 715, "Declassification Review Tab"
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| ISOO Announcement Memo: September 30,2008
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Cancelled
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| ISOO Notice 2009-15: Further Definition of "Comparable Media" as it Relates to Delays in the Onset of Automatic Declassification
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| ISOO Notice 2009-14: Corrections to Citations in 32 C.F.R. Part 2001 Referencing Open Storage Areas
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| ISOO Notice 2009-13: Prohibited Use of X1-X8 Markings
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| ISOO Notice 2009-12: Prohibited Use of the Marking “Originating Agency’s Determination Required” (OADR)
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| ISOO Notice 2009-11: Prohibited Use of Markings "MR" (Manual Review) and "Source Marked MR, date of source[date]" ]
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| ISOO Notice 2009-10: Security Violation Reporting to ISOO
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| ISOO Notice 2009-09: Derivative Classification – Identification of Multiple Sources
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| ISOO Notice 2009-08: Utilization of Classified Addenda
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| ISOO Notice 2009-05: Agencies Ineligible to Receive Referrals Identified by Primary Reviewing Agencies Amongst Records Subject to Automatic Declassification on December 31st of 2006, 2007, and 2008
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- Executive Order 13526, "Classified National Security Information"
- Executive Order 12829, as amended "National Industrial Security Program" PDF
The ISOO is a component of the National Archives and Records Administration
National Archives and Records Administration
The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent agency of the United States government charged with preserving and documenting government and historical records and with increasing public access to those documents, which comprise the National Archives...
(NARA) and receives policy and program guidance from the National Security Council
United States National Security Council
The White House National Security Council in the United States is the principal forum used by the President of the United States for considering national security and foreign policy matters with his senior national security advisors and Cabinet officials and is part of the Executive Office of the...
(NSC).
History
President Jimmy CarterJimmy Carter
James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. is an American politician who served as the 39th President of the United States and was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, the only U.S. President to have received the Prize after leaving office...
established the ISOO with the signing of Executive Order 12065, "National Security Information," on December 1, 1978.
The ISOO replaced the Interagency Classification Review Committee (ICRC) which was created by Executive Order 11652, "Classification and Declassification of National Security Information and Material," issued by President Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...
in 1972. The ICRC was composed of representatives from the Departments of Defense, Justice and State, the predecessor to the United States Department of Energy
United States Department of Energy
The United States Department of Energy is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government concerned with the United States' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material...
, the Atomic Energy Commission
United States Atomic Energy Commission
The United States Atomic Energy Commission was an agency of the United States government established after World War II by Congress to foster and control the peace time development of atomic science and technology. President Harry S...
, and the Central Intelligence Agency
Central Intelligence Agency
The Central Intelligence Agency is a civilian intelligence agency of the United States government. It is an executive agency and reports directly to the Director of National Intelligence, responsible for providing national security intelligence assessment to senior United States policymakers...
. John Eisenhower chaired the ICRC, which met monthly at the White House
White House
The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., the house was designed by Irish-born James Hoban, and built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the Neoclassical...
. When Mr. Eisenhower resigned in 1973, the administrative function of the ICRC was moved to the then National Archives and Records Service, a component of the General Services Administration, with the Archivist of the United States, James Rhodes, named as acting chairman. William L. Brown, an attorney with the Atomic Energy Commission, was appointed Executive Director in October 1973 and served until December, 1975. The committee continued to meet monthly in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.
Former Congressman Michael Blouin from Iowa served as the first Director of ISOO. When Mr. Blouin stepped down in 1980, President Carter appointed Steven Garfinkel as ISOO's second Director. Mr. Garfinkel served as Director until his retirement in January 2002. In May 2002, the Archivist of the U.S. appointed J. William Leonard as Director with the approval of President Bush. Mr. Leonard served as Director until his retirement in January 2008. William J. Bosanko was named the acting Director in January 2008 and was formally appointed as Director by the Archivist of the U.S., with the approval of President Bush, on April 16, 2008. Mr. Bosanko served as Director until the Archivist of the U.S. named him as the Executive for Agency Services at the National Archives and Records Administration in March 2011. William A. Cira was named by the Archivist of the U.S. as acting Director on March 2011 and served in this capacity until July 27, 2011. On August 1, 2011, the appointment of John P. Fitzpatrick as ISOO's fifth Director,became effective.
Government openness and public access
The ISOO strives to provide for an informed American public by ensuring that the minimum information necessary to the interest of national security is classified and that information is declassified as soon as it no longer requires protection. This is carefully balanced by the imperative to hold certain information in confidence in order to protect from harm America's citizens, its democratic institutions, and its participation in the community of nations.The Classification Management Staff
Develops security classification policies for classifying, declassifying and safeguarding national security information generated in Government and industry.The Operations Staff
Evaluates the effectiveness of the security classification programs established by Government and industry to protect information vital to our national security interests.Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Office
Develops standardized CUI policies and procedures that appropriately protect sensitive information through effective data access and control measures.Mission
An open society in which an American public is informed by a free flow of information and holds our government accountable is a defining factor of our democracy. Similarly, our ability to share and leverage information is the source of power and might in the 21st century. This must be balanced by the imperative to hold certain information in confidence in order to protect from harm our citizens, our democratic institutions, and our participation in the community of nations. ISOO ensures the development and application and preserves the integrity of risk-based frameworks in government and industry, which balance the disclosure, sharing and protection of information related to the national security. Under Executive Order 13526, and Executive Order 12829,as amended, ISOO oversees the security classification programs in both Government and industry and reports annually to the President on their status. We monitor approximately 65 executive branch departments, independent agencies and offices, and their major components.Functions
- Develops implementing directives and instructions.
- Reviews and approves agency implementing regulations.
- Maintains liaison relationships with agency counterparts and conducts on-site and document reviews to monitor agency compliance.
- Develops and disseminates security education materials for Government and industry; monitors security education and training programs. The ISOO's most popular training tools include Marking Classified National Security Information and Standard Form 312 Briefing Booklet PDF.
- Receives and takes action on complaints, appeals, and suggestions.
- Collects and analyzes relevant statistical data and, along with other information, reports them annually to the President. The ISOO analyzes these data and reports them, along with other relevant information, in its Annual Report to the President and its Cost Report. Copies of ISOO Annual Reports are available upon request or for download at the ISOO's section for Reports.
- Serves as spokesperson to Congress, the media, special interest groups, professional organizations, and the public.
- Conducts special studies on identified or potential problem areas and develops remedial approaches for program improvement.
- Recommends policy changes to the President through the National Security Advisor. As appropriate, the ISOO convenes and chairs interagency meetings to discuss matters, including possible policy changes, pertaining to the security classification program.
- Provides program and administrative support for the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP) under E.O. 13526.
- Provides program and administrative support for the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB).
- Reviews requests for original classification authority from agencies.
- Chairs the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) under E.O. 12829, as amended.
- Chairs the State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Policy Advisory Committee (SLTPSPAC) under E.O. 13549.
Goals
- Promote and enhance the system that protects the national security information that safeguards the American government and its people.
- Provide for an informed American public by ensuring that the minimum information necessary to the interest of national security is classified and that information is declassified as soon as it no longer requires protection.
- Promote and enhance concepts that facilitate the sharing of information in the fulfillment of mission-critical functions related to national security.
- Provides expert advice and guidance pertinent to the principles of information security.
Annual Reports
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Policy Documents
Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security InformationOn December 29, 2009, the White House released a new Executive order entitled "Classified National Security Information." It prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information.
Implementation Memorandum
On December 29, 2009, the White House released a Presidential memorandum entitled "Implementation of the Executive Order 'Classified National Security Information.'" This memorandum imparts specific requirements to the Executive branch concerning implementation of the new order.
Original Classification Authority
On December 29, 2009, the White House released a Presidential order entitled "Original Classification Authority." This order designates those agency heads and officials as having the authority to classify information.
32 CFR Parts 2001
Sets forth guidance to agencies on original and derivative classification, downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of classified national security information.
ISOO Directive No. 1, Appendix A
Describes the procedures to be followed by individuals or organizations who wish to bring matters before the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP), and the procedures that the ISCAP will follow to resolve these matters.
Executive Order 12829, as amended
Establishes a National Industrial Security Program to safeguard Federal Government classified information that is released to contractors, licensees, and grantees of the United States Government.
National Industrial Security Program (NISP) implementing order
Safeguards Federal Government classified information that is released to contractors, licensees, and grantees of the United States Government.
32 CFR Part 2004
Amendment to the National Industrial Security Program Directive No. 1. This amendment provides guidance to agencies on release of certain classified information (referred to as "proscribed information") to contractors that are owned or under the control of a foreign interest and have had the foreign ownership or control mitigated by an arrangement known as an Special Security Agreement (SSA).
SLTPS
Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Entities.
Executive Order 13556
"Controlled Unclassified Information", which establishes a program between the Executive Agent (EA), departments or agencies, other stakeholders, and the general public to consolidate and standardize CUI terms.
Notices
Since September 30, 2008, the Information Security Oversight Office has issued ISOO Notices to disseminate and provide consistent guidance to Federal Agencies, in an effort to improve their classified national security information programs. Each ISOO Notice focuses on a single topic related to classification, safeguarding, or declassification.As of September 30, 2010, due to the issuance of Executive Order 13526 and the revision to 32 C.F.R part 2001, many of the original notices have been revised, canceled, or superseded. The notices listed reflect these changes.
Current
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ISOO Notice 2011-02: Further Guidance and Clarification on Commingling Atomic Energy Information and Classified National Security Information
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|ISOO Notice 2011-01: Review and Approval of Exemptions to Automatic Declassification Pursuant to Sections 3.3(b) and 3.3(h) of Executive Order 13526
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|ISOO Notice 2010-02: Agencies Eligible/Ineligible to Receive Referrals
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|ISOO Notice 2010-01: Status Update of ISOO Notices
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| ISOO Notice 2009-16: Prohibited Use of Electronic Signatures on the Standard Form 312, "Classified Information Non-disclosure Agreement"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-07: ISOO Notice 2009-07: Mandatory Declassification Review – Inappropriate Citation of Section 6.2(c) of E.O. 12958, as amended
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| ISOO Notice 2009-06: "Handling NATO Information Identified during Automatic Declassification Processing"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-04: “Best Practices” for Declassification Review Record Keeping
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| ISOO Notice 2009-03: Notification, Coordination, and Documentation Related to Subsequent Reviews Conducted by Primary Reviewing Agencies[Related to Automatic Declassification
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| ISOO Notice 2009-02: Initial Instructions on the Use of the SF 715, "Declassification Review Tab"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-01: Use of the Standard Form 715, "Declassification Review Tab"
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| ISOO Announcement Memo: September 30,2008
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| ISOO Notice 2009-14: Corrections to Citations in 32 C.F.R. Part 2001 Referencing Open Storage Areas
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| ISOO Notice 2009-13: Prohibited Use of X1-X8 Markings
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| ISOO Notice 2009-12: Prohibited Use of the Marking “Originating Agency’s Determination Required” (OADR)
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| ISOO Notice 2009-11: Prohibited Use of Markings "MR" (Manual Review) and "Source Marked MR, date of source[date
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| ISOO Notice 2009-10: Security Violation Reporting to ISOO
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| ISOO Notice 2009-09: Derivative Classification – Identification of Multiple Sources
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| ISOO Notice 2009-08: Utilization of Classified Addenda
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| ISOO Notice 2009-05: Agencies Ineligible to Receive Referrals Identified by Primary Reviewing Agencies Amongst Records Subject to Automatic Declassification on December 31st of 2006, 2007, and 2008
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The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) is responsible to the President for policy and oversight of the government-wide security classification system and the National Industrial Security Program. The ISOO receives authority from:
- Executive Order 13526, "Classified National Security Information"
- Executive Order 12829, as amended "National Industrial Security Program" PDF
The ISOO is a component of the National Archives and Records Administration
National Archives and Records Administration
The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent agency of the United States government charged with preserving and documenting government and historical records and with increasing public access to those documents, which comprise the National Archives...
(NARA) and receives policy and program guidance from the National Security Council
United States National Security Council
The White House National Security Council in the United States is the principal forum used by the President of the United States for considering national security and foreign policy matters with his senior national security advisors and Cabinet officials and is part of the Executive Office of the...
(NSC).
History
President Jimmy CarterJimmy Carter
James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. is an American politician who served as the 39th President of the United States and was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, the only U.S. President to have received the Prize after leaving office...
established the ISOO with the signing of Executive Order 12065, "National Security Information," on December 1, 1978.
The ISOO replaced the Interagency Classification Review Committee (ICRC) which was created by Executive Order 11652, "Classification and Declassification of National Security Information and Material," issued by President Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...
in 1972. The ICRC was composed of representatives from the Departments of Defense, Justice and State, the predecessor to the United States Department of Energy
United States Department of Energy
The United States Department of Energy is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government concerned with the United States' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material...
, the Atomic Energy Commission
United States Atomic Energy Commission
The United States Atomic Energy Commission was an agency of the United States government established after World War II by Congress to foster and control the peace time development of atomic science and technology. President Harry S...
, and the Central Intelligence Agency
Central Intelligence Agency
The Central Intelligence Agency is a civilian intelligence agency of the United States government. It is an executive agency and reports directly to the Director of National Intelligence, responsible for providing national security intelligence assessment to senior United States policymakers...
. John Eisenhower chaired the ICRC, which met monthly at the White House
White House
The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., the house was designed by Irish-born James Hoban, and built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the Neoclassical...
. When Mr. Eisenhower resigned in 1973, the administrative function of the ICRC was moved to the then National Archives and Records Service, a component of the General Services Administration, with the Archivist of the United States, James Rhodes, named as acting chairman. William L. Brown, an attorney with the Atomic Energy Commission, was appointed Executive Director in October 1973 and served until December, 1975. The committee continued to meet monthly in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.
Former Congressman Michael Blouin from Iowa served as the first Director of ISOO. When Mr. Blouin stepped down in 1980, President Carter appointed Steven Garfinkel as ISOO's second Director. Mr. Garfinkel served as Director until his retirement in January 2002. In May 2002, the Archivist of the U.S. appointed J. William Leonard as Director with the approval of President Bush. Mr. Leonard served as Director until his retirement in January 2008. William J. Bosanko was named the acting Director in January 2008 and was formally appointed as Director by the Archivist of the U.S., with the approval of President Bush, on April 16, 2008. Mr. Bosanko served as Director until the Archivist of the U.S. named him as the Executive for Agency Services at the National Archives and Records Administration in March 2011. William A. Cira was named by the Archivist of the U.S. as acting Director on March 2011 and served in this capacity until July 27, 2011. On August 1, 2011, the appointment of John P. Fitzpatrick as ISOO's fifth Director,became effective.
Government openness and public access
The ISOO strives to provide for an informed American public by ensuring that the minimum information necessary to the interest of national security is classified and that information is declassified as soon as it no longer requires protection. This is carefully balanced by the imperative to hold certain information in confidence in order to protect from harm America's citizens, its democratic institutions, and its participation in the community of nations.The Classification Management Staff
Develops security classification policies for classifying, declassifying and safeguarding national security information generated in Government and industry.The Operations Staff
Evaluates the effectiveness of the security classification programs established by Government and industry to protect information vital to our national security interests.Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Office
Develops standardized CUI policies and procedures that appropriately protect sensitive information through effective data access and control measures.Mission
An open society in which an American public is informed by a free flow of information and holds our government accountable is a defining factor of our democracy. Similarly, our ability to share and leverage information is the source of power and might in the 21st century. This must be balanced by the imperative to hold certain information in confidence in order to protect from harm our citizens, our democratic institutions, and our participation in the community of nations. ISOO ensures the development and application and preserves the integrity of risk-based frameworks in government and industry, which balance the disclosure, sharing and protection of information related to the national security. Under Executive Order 13526, and Executive Order 12829,as amended, ISOO oversees the security classification programs in both Government and industry and reports annually to the President on their status. We monitor approximately 65 executive branch departments, independent agencies and offices, and their major components.Functions
- Develops implementing directives and instructions.
- Reviews and approves agency implementing regulations.
- Maintains liaison relationships with agency counterparts and conducts on-site and document reviews to monitor agency compliance.
- Develops and disseminates security education materials for Government and industry; monitors security education and training programs. The ISOO's most popular training tools include Marking Classified National Security Information and Standard Form 312 Briefing Booklet PDF.
- Receives and takes action on complaints, appeals, and suggestions.
- Collects and analyzes relevant statistical data and, along with other information, reports them annually to the President. The ISOO analyzes these data and reports them, along with other relevant information, in its Annual Report to the President and its Cost Report. Copies of ISOO Annual Reports are available upon request or for download at the ISOO's section for Reports.
- Serves as spokesperson to Congress, the media, special interest groups, professional organizations, and the public.
- Conducts special studies on identified or potential problem areas and develops remedial approaches for program improvement.
- Recommends policy changes to the President through the National Security Advisor. As appropriate, the ISOO convenes and chairs interagency meetings to discuss matters, including possible policy changes, pertaining to the security classification program.
- Provides program and administrative support for the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP) under E.O. 13526.
- Provides program and administrative support for the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB).
- Reviews requests for original classification authority from agencies.
- Chairs the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) under E.O. 12829, as amended.
- Chairs the State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Policy Advisory Committee (SLTPSPAC) under E.O. 13549.
Goals
- Promote and enhance the system that protects the national security information that safeguards the American government and its people.
- Provide for an informed American public by ensuring that the minimum information necessary to the interest of national security is classified and that information is declassified as soon as it no longer requires protection.
- Promote and enhance concepts that facilitate the sharing of information in the fulfillment of mission-critical functions related to national security.
- Provides expert advice and guidance pertinent to the principles of information security.
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Policy Documents
Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security InformationOn December 29, 2009, the White House released a new Executive order entitled "Classified National Security Information." It prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information.
Implementation Memorandum
On December 29, 2009, the White House released a Presidential memorandum entitled "Implementation of the Executive Order 'Classified National Security Information.'" This memorandum imparts specific requirements to the Executive branch concerning implementation of the new order.
Original Classification Authority
On December 29, 2009, the White House released a Presidential order entitled "Original Classification Authority." This order designates those agency heads and officials as having the authority to classify information.
32 CFR Parts 2001
Sets forth guidance to agencies on original and derivative classification, downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of classified national security information.
ISOO Directive No. 1, Appendix A
Describes the procedures to be followed by individuals or organizations who wish to bring matters before the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP), and the procedures that the ISCAP will follow to resolve these matters.
Executive Order 12829, as amended
Establishes a National Industrial Security Program to safeguard Federal Government classified information that is released to contractors, licensees, and grantees of the United States Government.
National Industrial Security Program (NISP) implementing order
Safeguards Federal Government classified information that is released to contractors, licensees, and grantees of the United States Government.
32 CFR Part 2004
Amendment to the National Industrial Security Program Directive No. 1. This amendment provides guidance to agencies on release of certain classified information (referred to as "proscribed information") to contractors that are owned or under the control of a foreign interest and have had the foreign ownership or control mitigated by an arrangement known as an Special Security Agreement (SSA).
SLTPS
Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Entities.
Executive Order 13556
"Controlled Unclassified Information", which establishes a program between the Executive Agent (EA), departments or agencies, other stakeholders, and the general public to consolidate and standardize CUI terms.
Notices
Since September 30, 2008, the Information Security Oversight Office has issued ISOO Notices to disseminate and provide consistent guidance to Federal Agencies, in an effort to improve their classified national security information programs. Each ISOO Notice focuses on a single topic related to classification, safeguarding, or declassification.As of September 30, 2010, due to the issuance of Executive Order 13526 and the revision to 32 C.F.R part 2001, many of the original notices have been revised, canceled, or superseded. The notices listed reflect these changes.
Current
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ISOO Notice 2011-02: Further Guidance and Clarification on Commingling Atomic Energy Information and Classified National Security Information
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|ISOO Notice 2011-01: Review and Approval of Exemptions to Automatic Declassification Pursuant to Sections 3.3(b) and 3.3(h) of Executive Order 13526
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|ISOO Notice 2010-02: Agencies Eligible/Ineligible to Receive Referrals
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|ISOO Notice 2010-01: Status Update of ISOO Notices
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| ISOO Notice 2009-16: Prohibited Use of Electronic Signatures on the Standard Form 312, "Classified Information Non-disclosure Agreement"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-07: ISOO Notice 2009-07: Mandatory Declassification Review – Inappropriate Citation of Section 6.2(c) of E.O. 12958, as amended
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| ISOO Notice 2009-06: "Handling NATO Information Identified during Automatic Declassification Processing"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-04: “Best Practices” for Declassification Review Record Keeping
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| ISOO Notice 2009-03: Notification, Coordination, and Documentation Related to Subsequent Reviews Conducted by Primary Reviewing Agencies[Related to Automatic Declassification
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| ISOO Notice 2009-02: Initial Instructions on the Use of the SF 715, "Declassification Review Tab"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-01: Use of the Standard Form 715, "Declassification Review Tab"
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| ISOO Announcement Memo: September 30,2008
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Cancelled
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| ISOO Notice 2009-14: Corrections to Citations in 32 C.F.R. Part 2001 Referencing Open Storage Areas
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| ISOO Notice 2009-13: Prohibited Use of X1-X8 Markings
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| ISOO Notice 2009-12: Prohibited Use of the Marking “Originating Agency’s Determination Required” (OADR)
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| ISOO Notice 2009-11: Prohibited Use of Markings "MR" (Manual Review) and "Source Marked MR, date of source[date
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| ISOO Notice 2009-10: Security Violation Reporting to ISOO
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| ISOO Notice 2009-09: Derivative Classification – Identification of Multiple Sources
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| ISOO Notice 2009-08: Utilization of Classified Addenda
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| ISOO Notice 2009-05: Agencies Ineligible to Receive Referrals Identified by Primary Reviewing Agencies Amongst Records Subject to Automatic Declassification on December 31st of 2006, 2007, and 2008
|}
The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) is responsible to the President for policy and oversight of the government-wide security classification system and the National Industrial Security Program. The ISOO receives authority from:
- Executive Order 13526, "Classified National Security Information"
- Executive Order 12829, as amended "National Industrial Security Program" PDF
The ISOO is a component of the National Archives and Records Administration
National Archives and Records Administration
The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent agency of the United States government charged with preserving and documenting government and historical records and with increasing public access to those documents, which comprise the National Archives...
(NARA) and receives policy and program guidance from the National Security Council
United States National Security Council
The White House National Security Council in the United States is the principal forum used by the President of the United States for considering national security and foreign policy matters with his senior national security advisors and Cabinet officials and is part of the Executive Office of the...
(NSC).
History
President Jimmy CarterJimmy Carter
James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. is an American politician who served as the 39th President of the United States and was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, the only U.S. President to have received the Prize after leaving office...
established the ISOO with the signing of Executive Order 12065, "National Security Information," on December 1, 1978.
The ISOO replaced the Interagency Classification Review Committee (ICRC) which was created by Executive Order 11652, "Classification and Declassification of National Security Information and Material," issued by President Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...
in 1972. The ICRC was composed of representatives from the Departments of Defense, Justice and State, the predecessor to the United States Department of Energy
United States Department of Energy
The United States Department of Energy is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government concerned with the United States' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material...
, the Atomic Energy Commission
United States Atomic Energy Commission
The United States Atomic Energy Commission was an agency of the United States government established after World War II by Congress to foster and control the peace time development of atomic science and technology. President Harry S...
, and the Central Intelligence Agency
Central Intelligence Agency
The Central Intelligence Agency is a civilian intelligence agency of the United States government. It is an executive agency and reports directly to the Director of National Intelligence, responsible for providing national security intelligence assessment to senior United States policymakers...
. John Eisenhower chaired the ICRC, which met monthly at the White House
White House
The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., the house was designed by Irish-born James Hoban, and built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the Neoclassical...
. When Mr. Eisenhower resigned in 1973, the administrative function of the ICRC was moved to the then National Archives and Records Service, a component of the General Services Administration, with the Archivist of the United States, James Rhodes, named as acting chairman. William L. Brown, an attorney with the Atomic Energy Commission, was appointed Executive Director in October 1973 and served until December, 1975. The committee continued to meet monthly in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.
Former Congressman Michael Blouin from Iowa served as the first Director of ISOO. When Mr. Blouin stepped down in 1980, President Carter appointed Steven Garfinkel as ISOO's second Director. Mr. Garfinkel served as Director until his retirement in January 2002. In May 2002, the Archivist of the U.S. appointed J. William Leonard as Director with the approval of President Bush. Mr. Leonard served as Director until his retirement in January 2008. William J. Bosanko was named the acting Director in January 2008 and was formally appointed as Director by the Archivist of the U.S., with the approval of President Bush, on April 16, 2008. Mr. Bosanko served as Director until the Archivist of the U.S. named him as the Executive for Agency Services at the National Archives and Records Administration in March 2011. William A. Cira was named by the Archivist of the U.S. as acting Director on March 2011 and served in this capacity until July 27, 2011. On August 1, 2011, the appointment of John P. Fitzpatrick as ISOO's fifth Director,became effective.
Government openness and public access
The ISOO strives to provide for an informed American public by ensuring that the minimum information necessary to the interest of national security is classified and that information is declassified as soon as it no longer requires protection. This is carefully balanced by the imperative to hold certain information in confidence in order to protect from harm America's citizens, its democratic institutions, and its participation in the community of nations.The Classification Management Staff
Develops security classification policies for classifying, declassifying and safeguarding national security information generated in Government and industry.The Operations Staff
Evaluates the effectiveness of the security classification programs established by Government and industry to protect information vital to our national security interests.Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Office
Develops standardized CUI policies and procedures that appropriately protect sensitive information through effective data access and control measures.Mission
An open society in which an American public is informed by a free flow of information and holds our government accountable is a defining factor of our democracy. Similarly, our ability to share and leverage information is the source of power and might in the 21st century. This must be balanced by the imperative to hold certain information in confidence in order to protect from harm our citizens, our democratic institutions, and our participation in the community of nations. ISOO ensures the development and application and preserves the integrity of risk-based frameworks in government and industry, which balance the disclosure, sharing and protection of information related to the national security. Under Executive Order 13526, and Executive Order 12829,as amended, ISOO oversees the security classification programs in both Government and industry and reports annually to the President on their status. We monitor approximately 65 executive branch departments, independent agencies and offices, and their major components.Functions
- Develops implementing directives and instructions.
- Reviews and approves agency implementing regulations.
- Maintains liaison relationships with agency counterparts and conducts on-site and document reviews to monitor agency compliance.
- Develops and disseminates security education materials for Government and industry; monitors security education and training programs. The ISOO's most popular training tools include Marking Classified National Security Information and Standard Form 312 Briefing Booklet PDF.
- Receives and takes action on complaints, appeals, and suggestions.
- Collects and analyzes relevant statistical data and, along with other information, reports them annually to the President. The ISOO analyzes these data and reports them, along with other relevant information, in its Annual Report to the President and its Cost Report. Copies of ISOO Annual Reports are available upon request or for download at the ISOO's section for Reports.
- Serves as spokesperson to Congress, the media, special interest groups, professional organizations, and the public.
- Conducts special studies on identified or potential problem areas and develops remedial approaches for program improvement.
- Recommends policy changes to the President through the National Security Advisor. As appropriate, the ISOO convenes and chairs interagency meetings to discuss matters, including possible policy changes, pertaining to the security classification program.
- Provides program and administrative support for the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP) under E.O. 13526.
- Provides program and administrative support for the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB).
- Reviews requests for original classification authority from agencies.
- Chairs the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) under E.O. 12829, as amended.
- Chairs the State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Policy Advisory Committee (SLTPSPAC) under E.O. 13549.
Goals
- Promote and enhance the system that protects the national security information that safeguards the American government and its people.
- Provide for an informed American public by ensuring that the minimum information necessary to the interest of national security is classified and that information is declassified as soon as it no longer requires protection.
- Promote and enhance concepts that facilitate the sharing of information in the fulfillment of mission-critical functions related to national security.
- Provides expert advice and guidance pertinent to the principles of information security.
Annual Reports
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Policy Documents
Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security InformationOn December 29, 2009, the White House released a new Executive order entitled "Classified National Security Information." It prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information.
Implementation Memorandum
On December 29, 2009, the White House released a Presidential memorandum entitled "Implementation of the Executive Order 'Classified National Security Information.'" This memorandum imparts specific requirements to the Executive branch concerning implementation of the new order.
Original Classification Authority
On December 29, 2009, the White House released a Presidential order entitled "Original Classification Authority." This order designates those agency heads and officials as having the authority to classify information.
32 CFR Parts 2001
Sets forth guidance to agencies on original and derivative classification, downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of classified national security information.
ISOO Directive No. 1, Appendix A
Describes the procedures to be followed by individuals or organizations who wish to bring matters before the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP), and the procedures that the ISCAP will follow to resolve these matters.
Executive Order 12829, as amended
Establishes a National Industrial Security Program to safeguard Federal Government classified information that is released to contractors, licensees, and grantees of the United States Government.
National Industrial Security Program (NISP) implementing order
Safeguards Federal Government classified information that is released to contractors, licensees, and grantees of the United States Government.
32 CFR Part 2004
Amendment to the National Industrial Security Program Directive No. 1. This amendment provides guidance to agencies on release of certain classified information (referred to as "proscribed information") to contractors that are owned or under the control of a foreign interest and have had the foreign ownership or control mitigated by an arrangement known as an Special Security Agreement (SSA).
SLTPS
Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Entities.
Executive Order 13556
"Controlled Unclassified Information", which establishes a program between the Executive Agent (EA), departments or agencies, other stakeholders, and the general public to consolidate and standardize CUI terms.
Notices
Since September 30, 2008, the Information Security Oversight Office has issued ISOO Notices to disseminate and provide consistent guidance to Federal Agencies, in an effort to improve their classified national security information programs. Each ISOO Notice focuses on a single topic related to classification, safeguarding, or declassification.As of September 30, 2010, due to the issuance of Executive Order 13526 and the revision to 32 C.F.R part 2001, many of the original notices have been revised, canceled, or superseded. The notices listed reflect these changes.
Current
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ISOO Notice 2011-02: Further Guidance and Clarification on Commingling Atomic Energy Information and Classified National Security Information
|-
|ISOO Notice 2011-01: Review and Approval of Exemptions to Automatic Declassification Pursuant to Sections 3.3(b) and 3.3(h) of Executive Order 13526
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|ISOO Notice 2010-02: Agencies Eligible/Ineligible to Receive Referrals
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|ISOO Notice 2010-01: Status Update of ISOO Notices
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| ISOO Notice 2009-16: Prohibited Use of Electronic Signatures on the Standard Form 312, "Classified Information Non-disclosure Agreement"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-07: ISOO Notice 2009-07: Mandatory Declassification Review – Inappropriate Citation of Section 6.2(c) of E.O. 12958, as amended
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| ISOO Notice 2009-06: "Handling NATO Information Identified during Automatic Declassification Processing"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-04: “Best Practices” for Declassification Review Record Keeping
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| ISOO Notice 2009-03: Notification, Coordination, and Documentation Related to Subsequent Reviews Conducted by Primary Reviewing Agencies[Related to Automatic Declassification
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| ISOO Notice 2009-02: Initial Instructions on the Use of the SF 715, "Declassification Review Tab"
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| ISOO Notice 2009-01: Use of the Standard Form 715, "Declassification Review Tab"
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| ISOO Announcement Memo: September 30,2008
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Cancelled
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| ISOO Notice 2009-15: Further Definition of "Comparable Media" as it Relates to Delays in the Onset of Automatic Declassification
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| ISOO Notice 2009-14: Corrections to Citations in 32 C.F.R. Part 2001 Referencing Open Storage Areas
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| ISOO Notice 2009-13: Prohibited Use of X1-X8 Markings
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| ISOO Notice 2009-12: Prohibited Use of the Marking “Originating Agency’s Determination Required” (OADR)
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| ISOO Notice 2009-11: Prohibited Use of Markings "MR" (Manual Review) and "Source Marked MR, date of source[date
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| ISOO Notice 2009-10: Security Violation Reporting to ISOO
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| ISOO Notice 2009-09: Derivative Classification – Identification of Multiple Sources
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| ISOO Notice 2009-08: Utilization of Classified Addenda
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| ISOO Notice 2009-05: Agencies Ineligible to Receive Referrals Identified by Primary Reviewing Agencies Amongst Records Subject to Automatic Declassification on December 31st of 2006, 2007, and 2008
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See also
- National Archives and Records AdministrationNational Archives and Records AdministrationThe National Archives and Records Administration is an independent agency of the United States government charged with preserving and documenting government and historical records and with increasing public access to those documents, which comprise the National Archives...
- Public Interest Declassification BoardPublic Interest Declassification BoardThe Public Interest Declassification Board is an advisory committee established by the United States Congress with the official mandate of promoting the fullest possible public access to a thorough, accurate, and reliable documentary record of significant U.S. national security decisions and...
- The Controlled Unclassified InformationControlled Unclassified InformationControlled Unclassified Information is a new category of unclassified categories issued in a directive on May 9, 2008, by President George W. Bush...
- Interagency Security Classification Appeals PanelInteragency Security Classification Appeals PanelThe Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel, or "ISCAP", provides the public and users of the classification system with a forum for further review of classification decisions. ISCAP states in order to foster a well-informed public while simultaneously protecting national security...