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Official Information

Official Information: All information of any kind, however stored, that is in the custody and control of the Department/Agency (D/A), relates to information…

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All information of any kind, however stored, that is in the custody and control of the Department/Agency (D/A), relates to information in the custody and control of the D/A, or was acquired by D/A employees, or former employees, as part of their official duties or because of their official status within the D/A while such individuals were employed by or served on behalf of the D/A.

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All information in the custody and control of a U. S. government department or agency that was acquired by U. S. government employees as a part of their official duties or because of their official status and has not been cleared for public release. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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