Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Executive Order 13556
Established by Executive Order 13556, the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program standardizes the way the Executive branch handles unclassified information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls pursuant to and consistent with law, regulations, and Government-wide policies.
Definition
CUI is unclassified information requiring safeguarding and dissemination controls, consistent with applicable law, regulation, or government-wide policy.
DoD Instruction 5200.48
DFARS 252.204-7008
DFARS 252.204-7012
CUI Program
- Identification
- Sharing
- Marking
- Safeguarding
- Storage
- Dissemination
- Destruction
CUI NDA
CUI Notice 2020-03. The Executive Agent (EA) strongly recommends using the CUI NDA to increase standardization across the Executive Branch and in contracts.
ISOO Registry
- The ISOO CUI Registry is the Government-wide online repository for Federal-level guidance regarding CUI policy and practice.
- The ISOO CUI Registry is available to all military, civilian, and contractor employees.
CUI Registry
https://www.dodcui.mil/Home/DoD-CUI-Registry/
Marking Requirements
Basic
CUI Specified (SP)