Safeguarding Classified and Sensitive But Unclassified Information ...
Safeguarding Classified and Sensitive But Unclassified Information ...
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• If necessary, assign <strong>and</strong> post cleared host office personnel at exterior doors <strong>and</strong> hallways<br />
to keep the room’s perimeter under surveillance <strong>and</strong> prevent individuals from stopping <strong>and</strong><br />
listening.<br />
• Prohibit those without proper authorization <strong>and</strong> clearance from participating.<br />
• Notify participants of the highest level of classified information to be discussed.<br />
• Comply with all security safeguards for classified information.<br />
Formal group meetings <strong>and</strong> other gatherings that will include classified discussions shall be<br />
conducted only at U.S. Government owned facilities or at contractor facilities that have been<br />
cleared under the National Industrial Security Program. Contact DHS OS/ASD for additional<br />
guidance.<br />
NOTE: <strong>Classified</strong> information must not be discussed in any public area, such as in<br />
restaurants, hallways, elevators, etc., on any public or private conveyance, such as a<br />
train, plane, bus, car, etc., or in any other area where uncleared persons <strong>and</strong>/or persons<br />
without a need-to-know may overhear the discussion.<br />
H<strong>and</strong>ling <strong>Classified</strong> <strong>Information</strong><br />
As an approved custodian or user of classified information, you are personally responsible for the<br />
protection <strong>and</strong> control of this information. You must safeguard this information at all times to<br />
prevent loss or compromise <strong>and</strong> unauthorized disclosure, dissemination, or duplication.<br />
Unauthorized disclosure of classified information can be punishable under Federal Criminal<br />
Statutes or, at a minimum, administrative sanctions – to include revocation of a security<br />
clearance.<br />
<strong>Classified</strong> information that is not stored in an approved security container (See Page 13) shall be<br />
under the constant control of a person having the proper security clearance <strong>and</strong> need-to-know.<br />
An end-of-day security check must be in place at all locations where classified information is<br />
stored or where classified equipment, such as a secure telephone, is deployed. See “End of Day<br />
Security Checks” on Page 14.<br />
<strong>Classified</strong> information shall not be taken home under any circumstances.<br />
<strong>Classified</strong> Cover Sheets<br />
When removed from storage, classified materials will be kept under constant surveillance, <strong>and</strong>,<br />
when not in immediate use, covered with a st<strong>and</strong>ard cover sheet. Cover sheets to be used are:<br />
SF 703-TOP SECRET SF 704-SECRET SF 705-CONFIDENTIAL<br />
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