Handling of Unclassified Information

Secrecy News reported today that the White House is expected to soon release policy clarifications relating to the marking and handling of unclassified information.

The government often stamps information “LES” (Law Enforcement Sensitive), “SBU” (Sensitive But Unclassified), “FOUO” (For Official Use Only), “CUI” (Controlled Unclassified Information), or other designations leaving it unclear exactly how such information is to be handled. The confusion has caused otherwise well-intentioned federal employees some trouble, such as in an incident we reported in 2006.

Filed Under: Reform, Laws & Regulations, Adverse Actions