Classified information is material that a government body deems to be sensitive information that must be protected.
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14 Facts About Classified information
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Documents and other Classified information must be properly marked "by the author" with one of several levels of sensitivity—e.
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Sometimes documents are released with Classified information still considered confidential obscured, as in the adjacent example.
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However, classified information is frequently "leaked" to reporters by officials for political purposes.
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Example, sensitive information shared amongst NATO allies has four levels of security classification; from most to least classified:.
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Caveats is a warning that the Classified information has special protections in addition to those indicated by the security classification.
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Additionally, the PSPF outlines Information Management Markers as a way for entities to identify Classified information that is subject to non-security related restrictions on access and use.
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The access and protection of both types of Classified information is governed by the Security of Information Act, effective 24 December 2001, replacing the Official Secrets Act 1981.
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Classified information can be designated Top Secret, Secret or Confidential.
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Transfer of classified information is done with double envelopes, the outer layer being plastified and numbered, and the inner in strong paper.
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In Romania, classified information is referred to as "state secrets" and is defined by the Penal Code as "documents and data that manifestly appear to have this status or have been declared or qualified as such by decision of Government".
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The Cabinet Office provides guidance on how to protect Classified information, including the security clearances required for personnel.
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Information protected by the Atomic Energy Act is protected by law and information classified under the Executive Order is protected by Executive privilege.
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