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Specifically, the Act requires the [[Department of Homeland Security]] to designate a [[Classified Information Advisory Officer]] to [[disseminate]] educational materials and administer training programs to assist state, local, tribal, and [[private sector]] entities; it directs the [[Director of National Intelligence]] to establish guidance to [[standardize]] [[format]]s for [[intelligence product]]s; and it institutes annual training for [[employee]]s with original [[classification authority]]. The [[legislation]] also directs federal [[Inspectors General]] to assess the [[effectiveness]] of agency [[classification]] [[policies]]. |
Specifically, the Act requires the [[Department of Homeland Security]] to designate a [[Classified Information Advisory Officer]] to [[disseminate]] educational materials and administer training programs to assist state, local, tribal, and [[private sector]] entities; it directs the [[Director of National Intelligence]] to establish guidance to [[standardize]] [[format]]s for [[intelligence product]]s; and it institutes annual training for [[employee]]s with original [[classification authority]]. The [[legislation]] also directs federal [[Inspectors General]] to assess the [[effectiveness]] of agency [[classification]] [[policies]]. |
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Revision as of 17:53, 21 February 2014
Citation
Reducing Over-Classification Act, H.R. 553) (2010).
Overview
The Act establishes procedures to promote information sharing with state, local, tribal, and private sector entities, and by providing training and incentives to promote accurate classification of information by federal employees.
Specifically, the Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to designate a Classified Information Advisory Officer to disseminate educational materials and administer training programs to assist state, local, tribal, and private sector entities; it directs the Director of National Intelligence to establish guidance to standardize formats for intelligence products; and it institutes annual training for employees with original classification authority. The legislation also directs federal Inspectors General to assess the effectiveness of agency classification policies.