Unnecessary classification, and classification at a level higher than is necessary, shall be avoided. If there is reasonable doubt as to which designation in section 1-1 of Executive Order 12065 is appropriate, or whether information should be classified at all, the less restrictive designation should be used, or the information should not be classified.
authority: E.O. 12065 and Information Security Oversight Office Directive No. 1
source: 44 FR 2384, Jan. 11, 1979, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 32 CFR 2103.12