NARA urged exiting officials to understand the difference between personal papers and official government records. Image: chase4concept/Shutterstock.com
By: FEDweek StaffThe Information Security Oversight Office, part of the National Archives and Records Administration, has recommended “much more rigorous training on how to handle classified information properly” at all levels of the Executive Branch, including the Executive Office of the President. “Over this past year, there has been an unprecedented level of focus on the proper handling of classified information and the guardrails, or the lack of them, in place to prevent its mishandling,” says the office’s annual report.
The White House and each agency should review their policies and training to ensure “that all personnel, no matter their rank, grade or position, take the required information security courses in order to keep and preserve their access to classified information. A greater level of prioritization and attention must be placed on this and there can be no exceptions or exemptions granted to these requirements,” it says.
It adds: “Employee out-briefings – including those for the highest level officials – must be robust and include thorough reminders about honoring non-disclosure agreements, submitting items for prepublication review, ensuring all classified information is returned before they leave federal service, and understanding the difference between personal papers and official government records.”
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