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define derivative classifiers
All cleared DoD civilian, military, and contractor Personnel who generate or create classified material from authorized classified sources.
The responsibility of a derivative classifier is to ensure that information that is included in a document or other materials have been classified. The individual also must carefully analyze material that they are to classify against any instructions that was provided to them from source documents.
An authorized source for derivative classification is any official document or information that has been classified by an original classification authority, and which provides the basis for deriving new classified information. This includes previously classified documents, reports, and other materials that contain sensitive data. Derivative classifiers must ensure that the new classification aligns with the original classification guidance, adhering to established policies and procedures. Examples include classified reports, intelligence assessments, and government publications that provide the necessary context for classification.
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