Which of the following is true of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)?

Which of the Following is True of Controlled Unclassified Information?

A. It is marked as CUI at the discretion of the information owner.
 

B. It poses no risk to Government missions or interests.
 

C. It may be used to conceal information that is potentially embarrassing to the Government.
 

D. It must be handled using safeguarding or dissemination controls.
 

Correct Answer: D. It must be handled using safeguarding or dissemination controls.

Explanation: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is not classified but is still protected as a result of its significance to the public interest, government operations, or national security. D is the right choice because the CUI is handled in accordance with certain safeguarding and dissemination controls that are defined by federal regulations and specifically the CUI Program as defined by Executive Order 13556. The safeguarding and dissemination controls ensure that such information is not inappropriately disclosed, changed, or accessed, hence safeguarding government missions and interests.
 

Option A is not the right choice because the classification of CUI is not discretionary; it is based on defined criteria and categories of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
 

Option B is false since CUI does pose risks if mishandled. Option C is incorrect as well because CUI regulations don't permit its utilization in hiding embarrassing or politically compromising information, its classification is predicated on regulation and legal requirements, rather than political or personal intentions.

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