EO 13526 requires the OCA to identify or describe the damage to national security that could reasonably be expected from the unauthorized disclosure of the information.

EO 13526 requires the OCA to identify or describe the damage to national security that could reasonably be expected from the unauthorized disclosure of the information.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Only for Secret information
• D. Only if there is international involvement

Answer: (B)

Under EO 13526, an Original Classification Authority must identify or describe the damage to national security that could reasonably be expected from the unauthorized disclosure of the information. This requirement ties the level and duration of classification to the potential harm, ensuring the decision is based on the actual risk posed by disclosure. It applies to all levels of classification, not just Secret, and isn’t contingent on international involvement—the risk to national security can come from many sources. So this statement is accurate.

Under EO 13526, an Original Classification Authority must identify or describe the damage to national security that could reasonably be expected from the unauthorized disclosure of the information. This requirement ties the level and duration of classification to the potential harm, ensuring the decision is based on the actual risk posed by disclosure. It applies to all levels of classification, not just Secret, and isn’t contingent on international involvement—the risk to national security can come from many sources. So this statement is accurate.