Common use of Classification Standards Clause in Contracts

Classification Standards. (a) Information may be originally classified under the terms of this order only if all of the following conditions are met: (1) an original classification authority is classifying the information; (2) the information is owned by, produced by or for, or is under the control of the United States Government; (3) the information falls within one or more of the categories of information listed in section 1.5 of this order; and (4) the original classification authority determines that the unauthorized dis- closure of the information reasonably could be expected to result in dam- age to the national security and the original classification authority is able to identify or describe the damage. (b) If there is significant doubt about the need to classify information, it shall not be classified. This provision does not: (1) amplify or modify the substantive criteria or procedures for classifi cation; or (2) create any substantive or procedural rights subject to judicial review. (c) Classified information shall not be declassified automatically as a result of any unauthorized disclosure of identical or similar information.