§ 605.6 - Derivative classification.

(a) Definition. Derivative classification is the incorporating, paraphrasing, restating or generating in new form information that is already classified and the marking of the new material consistent with the classification of the source material. Duplication or reproduction of existing classified information is not derivative classification.

(b) Responsibility. Derivative application of classification markings is the responsibility of those who prepare material using information that is already classified and of those who apply markings in accordance with instructions from an authorized classifier or in accordance with an authorized classification guide.

(c) Classification guides. (1) Classification guides used to direct derivative classification and issued by ACDA shall specifically identify the information to be protected, using categorization to the extent necessary to ensure that the information involved can be identified readily and uniformly.

(2) Each classification guide issued by ACDA shall be approved by the Senior Agency Official.

(3) Each classification guide issued by ACDA shall be kept current and shall be reviewed as required by directives issued under the Executive Order. The Director of Security shall maintain a list of all classification guides.