Even if the records are not national-security classified, some records contain information exempt from release under the FOIA. All agency-specified restrictions must comply with the Freedom of Information Act ( FOIA). Records may be restricted by statute, Executive Order, or by the agency that transferred the records to NARA. ISCAP provides further review of classification decisions. NARA also processes FOIA requests and the Director of Information Security Oversight Office ( ISOO) serves as the Executive Secretary of the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel ( ISCAP).
We process, withdraw and store sensitive documents, maintain a classified database, create labels and consults with on-site reviewers from agencies. NARA has several roles concerning declassification and the handling of restricted records. This process provides continuous protection of classified records ensures the accessibility to records of historic value and helps maintain the public trust by providing public accountability. The declassification of records is an important part of the archival process. Most archival records held by NARA are available to the public for research and are either unclassified or declassified.ĭuring your research, you may come across "withdrawal notices" or forms that indicate a record is restricted and not available to the public.
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