ISOO Director Mark Bradley issued a memorandum to Senior Agency Officials reminding them of the December 31, 2020 deadline for automatic declassification and agency declassification review requirements. In consultation with the National Security Council and legal counsel, ISOO determined that Executive Order 13526, “Classified National Security Information,” does not permit a waiver or delay in … Continue reading ISOO Director Addresses the Automatic Declassification Deadlines and Declassification Review Requirements
ISOO Invites NISPPAC Virtual Meeting Participants to Complete Survey Through November 29, 2020
Although in-person meetings are preferred, at this time the virtual format best continues the work of the NISPPAC while keeping everyone safe. In order to better plan for future engagements, please complete the short online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NISPPAC111820. Your feedback will let us know what worked at the virtual event, and how we can improve the next NISPPAC meeting. … Continue reading ISOO Invites NISPPAC Virtual Meeting Participants to Complete Survey Through November 29, 2020
Reminder for Registration for the NISPPAC’s Public Teleconference on November 18, 2020
The National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) will hold a teleconference open to the public at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020. You must register in advance through the Event Services link at https://ems8.intellor.com?do=register&t=1&p=831768 if you wish to attend. Please do not share the individualized link, and instead, direct employees to register as well. NISPPAC … Continue reading Reminder for Registration for the NISPPAC’s Public Teleconference on November 18, 2020
ISOO Requires Agency Data Submissions Due on December 4, 2020
The deadline for federal agencies to submit their responses to the FY 2020 ISOO data collection effort is Friday, December 4, 2020. Submissions should be sent to Mr. Adam Huddleston, Senior Program Analyst, at adam.huddleston@nara.gov In FY 2018, ISOO embarked on a multiyear effort to reform how it collects data from Federal agencies, intending to issue a … Continue reading ISOO Requires Agency Data Submissions Due on December 4, 2020
CUI Blog Addresses Coordinating CUI Implementation Across Organizations
The CUI staff has posted a blog addressing questions about the interaction between organizations that are at different stages of implementing the CUI program. For these considerations, see: “Transitioning to CUI: When Organizations are Moving at Different Paces,” on the CUI Program Blog.
NISSPAC Posts Minutes from Public Meeting
The National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) has posted minutes from their teleconference, which was open to the public on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at https://www.archives.gov/files/isoo/oversight-groups/nisppac/nisppac-minutes-july-15-2020.pdf.
ISOO Issues Guidance on ADI
On October 5, 2020, ISOO issued CUI Notice 2020-07, which provides guidance on the process for using Alternative Designation Indicators (ADI) in documents containing CUI. For reference to this notice, click on the CUI Program Blog.
ISOO Issues Best Practices for Alerting Users to CUI under Approved Limited Marking Waivers
On October 5, 2020, ISOO issued CUI Notice 2020-06, which provides best practices on how to alert users of the presence of CUI when an agency Senior Agency Official approves a Limited Marking Waiver. For reference to the notice, click on the CUI Program Blog.
Senator Ron Wyden to Speak on the 2020 Declassification Reform Act Today at Noon
The Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) will host a virtual public meeting today (Wednesday, October 7, 2020) from Noon to 1:30 p.m. Senator Ron Wyden will discuss the bipartisan bill, the Declassification Reform Act of 2020, and the need to modernize the U.S. classification and declassification system. The meeting is open to the public. Register … Continue reading Senator Ron Wyden to Speak on the 2020 Declassification Reform Act Today at Noon
Brief Questionnaire Regarding the Status of Agency
The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) sent agency declassification program managers a questionnaire on the status of their automatic declassification programs. ISOO is interested in learning how the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent National Emergency declaration has affected agency declassification programs. Over the past six weeks as agencies began to add more staff at work sites, … Continue reading Brief Questionnaire Regarding the Status of Agency