![]() ![]() (2) create any substantive or procedural rights subject to judicial review. (1)amplify or modify the substantive criteria or procedures for classification or (b) If there is significant doubt about the need to classify information, it shall not be classified. (4) the original classification authority determines that the unauthorized disclosure of the information reasonably could be expected to result in damage to the national security, which includes defense against transnational terrorism, and the original classification authority is able to identify or describe the damage. (3) the information falls within one or more of the categories of information listed in section 1.4 of this order and (2) the information is owned by, produced by or for, or is under the control of the United States Government (1) an original classification authority is classifying the information (a) Information may be originally classified under the terms of this order only if all of the following conditions are met: NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Part 1 - Original Classification ![]() Protecting information critical to our Nation’s security and demonstrating our commitment to open Government through accurate and accountable application of classification standards and routine, secure, and effective declassification are equally important priorities. Nevertheless, throughout our history, the national defense has required that certain information be maintained in confidence in order to protect our citizens, our democratic institutions, our homeland security, and our interactions with foreign nations. Also, our Nation’s progress depends on the free flow of information both within the Government and to the American people. Our democratic principles require that the American people be informed of the activities of their Government. This order prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information, including information relating to defense against transnational terrorism. Part 3 - Declassification and Downgrading The President Executive Order 13526 Classified National Security Information ![]()
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