32 C.F.R. § 2700.21
Current through November 30, 2024
Derivative classification is the act of assigning a level of classification to information which is determined to be the same in substance as information which is currently classified. Thus, derivative classification may be accomplished by any person cleared for access to that level of information, regardless of whether the person has original classification authority at that level.
32 C.F.R. § 2700.21