Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Entities
Creates Program to Share Classified Information with State and Local Entities
What it does
Agencies must implement a Department of Homeland Security-led program to govern sharing and protection of classified information with state, local, tribal, and private partners.
Real-world impact
- State and local governments may receive and store Secret-level classified information.
- Governors can access classified material without background checks under specific conditions.
- Private companies face inspections and accreditation to handle classified information.
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Summary
This order establishes a program to safeguard and control access to classified national security information shared with State, local, tribal, and private sector entities. It directs the Department of Homeland Security to lead the program and set uniform standards, with implementing rules due within 180 days.
The order limits most access to Secret-level information, sets rules for facility inspections and accreditation, allows governors limited access under an agreement, and aims to make sharing safer while protecting sensitive sources and methods.
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