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Classification by CompilationSection 1.7(e) of E.O. 13526 states that compilations of items of information that are individuallyunclassified may be classified if the compiled information reveals an additional association orrelationship that: (1) meets the standards for classification under this order; and(2) is not otherwise revealed in the individual items of information. The Order also definescompilation as an aggregation of pre-existing unclassified items of information.For the purpose of marking a document, this means that it may be possible to have a classifieddocument in which all the individual portions are unclassified but because the compilation of theunclassified information reveals an association or relationship not otherwise evident when theportions are used individually, classification of the document and the application of requiredclassification markings are warranted. In these cases, as required by 32 C.F.R. Part 2001.24(g),clear instructions must be provided as to the circumstances under which the individual portionsconstitute a classified compilation and when they do not.Two additional crucial points to consider are: (1) as with all other markings, information must bemarked in a uniform and conspicuous manner so as to leave no doubt as to the classified status ofthe information, the level of protection required, the reason for classification, and the duration ofclassification; and (2) access to or the sharing of unclassified information must not be impeded byunnecessarily or inappropriately applying classification where it’s not warranted.Examples of markings that may be applied to documents that are classified by compilation are onthe next page.- 30 -
Example 1June 27, 2008SECRETDepartment of Good WorksWashington, D.C. 200061. (U) This paragraph, when associated with paragraph 2, isclassified SECRET.2. (U) This paragraph, when associated with paragraph 1, isclassified SECRET.Classified By: John E. Doe, Chief Division 5Reason: 1.4(a)Declassify On: 20151231Classified by compilation: The individual portions ofthis document are unclassified (and may be used,stored, transmitted, and shared as unclassified) exceptwhere otherwise noted within the body of thedocument.SECRETExample 2In the first example, guidance isembedded in the individualparagraphs explaining that when thefirst two paragraphs are associatedwith one another, the informationthey reveal is classified. However,note that individually the paragraphsare marked (U), which indicates thatwhen this information stands aloneand is not associated with the otherparagraph, it is unclassified and maybe treated as such. The explanationin bold at the bottom of thedocument is an example of how toindicate classification by compilationand provide additional guidance tointended recipients.SECRETDepartment of Good WorksWashington, D.C. 20006In the second example,compilation guidance is explainedon the bottom of the page, asshown here, or alternatively, iscited in an opening paragraph.Note, as in the first example, thatindividually the paragraphs aremarked (U), which indicates thatwhen this information is standingalone and not associated with theother paragraph, it is unclassifiedand may be treated as such.June 27, 20081. (U) This paragraph contains the weight of widget A.2. (U) This paragraph contains the height of widget A.3. (U) This paragraph contains the length of widget A.4. (U) This paragraph contains the cost of widget A.Classified By: John E. Doe, Chief Division 5Reason: 1.4(a)Declassify On: 20151231Classified by compilation: The weight of widget Awhen combined with or used in association with theheight of widget A, is classified Secret. In all otherinstances the individual portions or combinations ofportions of this document are unclassified.- 31 -SECRET
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