DoDI5200.48_DAFI16-1403 — Controlled Unclassified Information

DoDI5200.48_DAFI16-1403 governs Controlled Unclassified Information responsibilities, handling, safeguarding, release, and disclosure requirements.

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  • Publication number: DoDI5200.48_DAFI16-1403
  • Title: Controlled Unclassified Information
  • Date: 2021-10-05

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The publication implements Department of Defense CUI guidance and establishes requirements supporting the DoD Information Security Program. It addresses CUI sharing with foreign entities, including lawful government purposes, NOFORN and NF markings, and applicable laws and policies.

Topics covered

  • Controlled Unclassified Information
  • CUI responsibilities
  • CUI handling and storage
  • Foreign entity disclosure
  • NOFORN and NF markings
  • Controlled Technical Information
  • Export-controlled information
  • NATO information

Questions and answers

Can CUI be shared with a foreign recipient without further coordination?

CUI designated information may be shared with a foreign recipient, without further coordination, provided the recipient has a lawful government purpose to receive the information, the information is not marked as NOFORN or NF, and the information is being disseminated in accordance with applicable laws and policies. (paragraph 1)

What is Controlled Technical Information under DoDI5200.48_DAFI16-1403?

Technical information is information with military or space application that is subject to controls on the access, use, reproduction, modification, performance, display, disclosure, or dissemination. (paragraph 1)

What restrictions apply to information marked NATO?

Information marked as “NATO” shall only be used for official NATO purposes and may carry administrative or dissemination limitation warnings. (paragraph 1-07)

What does DoDI5200.48_DAFI16-1403 establish for the DoD Information Security Program?

The publication describes DAF responsibilities under the DoDI and establishes the requirements to support the DoD Information Security Program. (paragraph 1-07)

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