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Interagency Integrated SOPUNCLASSIFIEDvulnerabilities• Information that could constitute an indicator of U.S. Government intentions,capabilities, operations, activities, or otherwise threaten operations security• Developing or current technology information, the release of which could hinder DHSobjectives or compromise an advantage or countermeasure.3.0 MarkingInformation designated as FOUO will be sufficiently marked so that persons having access to itare aware of its sensitivity and protection requirements. At a minimum, prominently mark on thebottom of each page “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.” Materials containing specifics types ofFOUO information may be further marked with an applicable caveat, e.g., “LAWENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE,” in order to alert the reader to the type of information conveyed.Additional access and dissemination restrictions may also be cited as the situation warrants.3.1Portion markings (i.e., markings within a document applicable to individual chapters,sections, paragraphs, or lines) are not normally required unless FOUO is used in a classifieddocument. However, portion markings may be applied at the discretion of the originator todistinguish FOUO information from information that is not sensitive. When portionmarkings for FOUO information are used they shall be annotated as “(FOUO)” and appliedat the beginning of the portion or paragraph.3.2Designator or originator information and markings, downgrading instructions, anddate/event markings are not required on FOUO documents.4.0 Handling/StorageWhen unattended, FOUO information will be stored in a locked filing cabinet, locked deskdrawer, a locked overhead storage compartment such as systems furniture credenza, or a similarlocked compartment.4.1FOUO information can also be stored in a room or area that has sufficient physical accesscontrol measures to afford adequate protection and prevent unauthorized access by membersof the public, visitors, or other persons without a need-to-know, such as a locked room or anarea where access is controlled by a guard, cipher lock, or card reader.4.2No clearance is needed for access to FOUO information; however, there has to be a ‘need toknow’.4.3FOUO information shall not be posted on public websites.146Version 8.3Interim Approval April 28, 2006