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NSA Classification Guide for FISA
Nov. 30, 2017
TOPSECRETaSV/NOFORN
NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICE
(UIIFOUO) CLASSIFICATION GUIDE FOR
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT (FISA)/PROTECT
AMERICA ACT (PAA)/FISA AMENDMENTS ACT (FAA) ACTIVITIES
(2-48)
Effective Date:
SIGINT Director
Reason(s) for Classification:
E.O. 12958 1.4(,)
Declassify on: 25 years*
Associate Director for
Community Integration, Policy &
Records
TOP SECRETIISI//NOFORN
TOPSECRETaSV/NOFORN
NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICE
(UIIFOUO) CLASSIFICATION GUIDE FOR
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT (FISA)/PROTECT
AMERICA ACT (PAA)/FISA AMENDMENTS ACT (FAA) ACTIVITIES
(2-48)
Effective Date:
SIGINT Director
Reason(s) for Classification:
E.O. 12958 1.4(,)
Declassify on: 25 years*
Associate Director for
Community Integration, Policy &
Records
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(U) NSAlCSS CLASSIFICATION GUIDE NUMBER: 2-48
(U) PUBLICATION DATE:
(U!/FOUO) PROJECT ACTIVITY NAME: Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act/Protect
America ActiFISA Amendments Act (FISAlPAAlFAA) Activities
(U) OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SID Oversight & Compliance, SV
(U//FOUO) POC
Chief Oversight & Compliance
(U) PHONE:
(U//FOUO) CLASSIFIED BY: S, SIGINT Director,
(U) DECLASSIFICATION DATE: 25 Years·
(U//FOUO) This guide provides classification guidaoce for FISAlPAAlFAA. FISA
governs the conduct of certain electronic surveillance activities within the United States and
against U.S. persons, regardless of location, and requires surveillances he authorized by the
United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (USFISC), or in certain limited
circumstances, by the Attorney General. PAA was an interim version of the FISA modernization
legislation and allowed the DNI and the Attorney General to jointly authorize the acquisition of
foreign intelligence infonnation concerning persons reasonably believed to be outside the United
States. FAA is the pennanent FISA modernization legislation and is authorized by the USFISC.
(TS/INF) FISA includes all NSA FISA (to include Business Records, Large Content &
FAA) aod FBI FISA (to include Pen Register Trap Trace).
(U//FOUO) The phrases, "seeks or obtains FISA authority" aod "seeks or obtains PAA
authority" used throughout this document include the fact that NSA collects! processes/ analyzes!
retains/ produces and then disseminates foreign intelligence information and data.
(U//FODO) Unless otherwise specified, classification guidance which concern NSA
FISA activities apply to all fonus ofNSA FISA, including FAA.
(U//FOUO) Consult with the Office of General Counselor the SID Office of Oversight
and Compliance for guidance on when FISA or other special authorities are needed to conduct
SIGINT activities.
(U//FOUO) Note: Timetable for FISAlPAAlFAA: FISA, 1978 -present; PAA aod
Continuation, August 2007 - July 2008; FAA, July 2008 - present.
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TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
(U) NSAlCSS CLASSIFICATION GUIDE NUMBER: 2-48
(U) PUBLICATION DATE:
(U!/FOUO) PROJECT ACTIVITY NAME: Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act/Protect
America ActiFISA Amendments Act (FISAlPAAlFAA) Activities
(U) OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SID Oversight & Compliance, SV
(U//FOUO) POC
Chief Oversight & Compliance
(U) PHONE:
(U//FOUO) CLASSIFIED BY: S, SIGINT Director,
(U) DECLASSIFICATION DATE: 25 Years·
(U//FOUO) This guide provides classification guidaoce for FISAlPAAlFAA. FISA
governs the conduct of certain electronic surveillance activities within the United States and
against U.S. persons, regardless of location, and requires surveillances he authorized by the
United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (USFISC), or in certain limited
circumstances, by the Attorney General. PAA was an interim version of the FISA modernization
legislation and allowed the DNI and the Attorney General to jointly authorize the acquisition of
foreign intelligence infonnation concerning persons reasonably believed to be outside the United
States. FAA is the pennanent FISA modernization legislation and is authorized by the USFISC.
(TS/INF) FISA includes all NSA FISA (to include Business Records, Large Content &
FAA) aod FBI FISA (to include Pen Register Trap Trace).
(U//FOUO) The phrases, "seeks or obtains FISA authority" aod "seeks or obtains PAA
authority" used throughout this document include the fact that NSA collects! processes/ analyzes!
retains/ produces and then disseminates foreign intelligence information and data.
(U//FODO) Unless otherwise specified, classification guidance which concern NSA
FISA activities apply to all fonus ofNSA FISA, including FAA.
(U//FOUO) Consult with the Office of General Counselor the SID Office of Oversight
and Compliance for guidance on when FISA or other special authorities are needed to conduct
SIGINT activities.
(U//FOUO) Note: Timetable for FISAlPAAlFAA: FISA, 1978 -present; PAA aod
Continuation, August 2007 - July 2008; FAA, July 2008 - present.
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(U) FISAJPAA/FAA Activities·•
Description of
Information
1. GENERAL FACTS
L L (U) The fact that NSA
conducts activities under
Foreign Intelligence
Surveillance Act (FISA) or
. Protect America Act
(PAA).
1.2. (0) The fact that NSA
Classification!
Markin2s
Reason
Declassification
Date
UNCLASSIFIED
N/A
N/A
UNCLASSIFIED
N/A
N/A
(U) Section 2
provides
classification
guidance when
communications
entities are
specified.
UNCLASSIFIED
N/A
N/A
(U) See Section 2.18
for classification
guidance when
selectors are
UNCLASSIFIED
N/A
N/A
UNCLASSIFIED
NlA
N/A
SECRET!!
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
SECRET//
REL TO USA, FVEY
IA(c)*
25Years*
targets/ collects! processes
the communications of
unspecified foreign
governments/
organizations! terrorist
groups! individuals under
FISA/PAA
1.3. (U) The fact that
Remarks
unspecified selectors are
targeted and collected
under FISAJPAA.
specified.
1.4. (U) The factthat the
PAA allows electronic
surveillance of
communications of persons
reasonably believed to be
foreign and outside the
U.S.
1.5. (U) The fact that NSA
acquires foreign
intelligence infonnation
from or with the assistance
of an unspecified
communications provider
to collect PAA-authorized
data.
1.6. (S/IREL TO USA,
FVEY) The fact that PAAauthorized activities were
or may be conducted at an
unspecified
communications facility in
the U.S.
1.7. (S/IREL TO USA,
FVEY) The fact that the
Foreign Intelligence
Surveillance Court (FISC)
approved, on 22 July 2002,
a motion to allow NSA to
TOP SECRETIISII/NOFORN
(U) Identifying a
specific
communications
provider would
make this fact
classified.
(S/IREL TO USA,
FVEy) The CIA
also receives this
raw data.
(U/IPOUO)
Classified based on
TOP SECRETIISlI!NOFORN
(U) FISAJPAA/FAA Activities·•
Description of
Information
1. GENERAL FACTS
L L (U) The fact that NSA
conducts activities under
Foreign Intelligence
Surveillance Act (FISA) or
. Protect America Act
(PAA).
1.2. (0) The fact that NSA
Classification!
Markin2s
Reason
Declassification
Date
UNCLASSIFIED
N/A
N/A
UNCLASSIFIED
N/A
N/A
(U) Section 2
provides
classification
guidance when
communications
entities are
specified.
UNCLASSIFIED
N/A
N/A
(U) See Section 2.18
for classification
guidance when
selectors are
UNCLASSIFIED
N/A
N/A
UNCLASSIFIED
NlA
N/A
SECRET!!
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
SECRET//
REL TO USA, FVEY
IA(c)*
25Years*
targets/ collects! processes
the communications of
unspecified foreign
governments/
organizations! terrorist
groups! individuals under
FISA/PAA
1.3. (U) The fact that
Remarks
unspecified selectors are
targeted and collected
under FISAJPAA.
specified.
1.4. (U) The factthat the
PAA allows electronic
surveillance of
communications of persons
reasonably believed to be
foreign and outside the
U.S.
1.5. (U) The fact that NSA
acquires foreign
intelligence infonnation
from or with the assistance
of an unspecified
communications provider
to collect PAA-authorized
data.
1.6. (S/IREL TO USA,
FVEY) The fact that PAAauthorized activities were
or may be conducted at an
unspecified
communications facility in
the U.S.
1.7. (S/IREL TO USA,
FVEY) The fact that the
Foreign Intelligence
Surveillance Court (FISC)
approved, on 22 July 2002,
a motion to allow NSA to
TOP SECRETIISII/NOFORN
(U) Identifying a
specific
communications
provider would
make this fact
classified.
(S/IREL TO USA,
FVEy) The CIA
also receives this
raw data.
(U/IPOUO)
Classified based on
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receive raw data from
Court-authorized electronic
surveillance and physical
search acquired by the FBI
of international terrorist
groups, their agents, and
related targets.
1.8. (S/IREL TO USA,
FVEY) The fact that FBI
obtains FlSA
counterterrorism court
orders on behalf ofNSA.
1.9. (S/IREL TO USA,
FVEY) The fact that FBI
enables FISA-authorized
surveillances, without
identification of targets, on
Docket number 02431,22 July 2002.
SECRETI/
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
SECRET//
l.4(c)*
25 Years*
25 Years*
REL TO USA, FVEY
(TSJ/SI/INF) For
FBI Pen Register
Trap Trace (PRITT),
classification is
TOP SECRETIISIII
NOFORN.
(S/IREL TO USA,
FVEY) This will
apply to either NSAor FBI-secured court
orders.
behalf ofNSA.
1.10. (S//SIfIREL TO USA,
FVEy) The fact that NSA
acquired or acquires
signaling, dialing, routing
and addressing infonnation
of electronic
communications targeted
under PAA from
communications service
I nroviders.
1.11. (UIIFOUO) The
association of any
RAGTIME data labels,
e.g., RAGTIJv1E-C, etc.,
with NSA FISA or PAA
activities.
SECRETIISIII
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
UNCLASSIFIED!!
FOUO
Ex. 3*
N/A
1.12. (CIIREL TO USA,
FVEY) The fact that NSA
FISA surveillances are
subject to an Interagency
Review Panel (IRP) policy
approval process, with or
without mention of the
specific participants in that
I n-rocess or their roles.
CONFIDENTIAUI
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
(U!IFOUO) These
data labels will be
applied to FISA raw
traffic to ensure that
only those who are
properly trained to
handle, retain, and
disseminate FISA or
PAA-authorized
collection may do
so.
2. (U) TARGETING/COLLECTION/PROCESSING
2.1. (U) The fact that NSA
seeks or obtains FISA
SECRETIISIII
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
2S Years*
TOP SECRETi/SII/NOFORN
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
receive raw data from
Court-authorized electronic
surveillance and physical
search acquired by the FBI
of international terrorist
groups, their agents, and
related targets.
1.8. (S/IREL TO USA,
FVEY) The fact that FBI
obtains FlSA
counterterrorism court
orders on behalf ofNSA.
1.9. (S/IREL TO USA,
FVEY) The fact that FBI
enables FISA-authorized
surveillances, without
identification of targets, on
Docket number 02431,22 July 2002.
SECRETI/
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
SECRET//
l.4(c)*
25 Years*
25 Years*
REL TO USA, FVEY
(TSJ/SI/INF) For
FBI Pen Register
Trap Trace (PRITT),
classification is
TOP SECRETIISIII
NOFORN.
(S/IREL TO USA,
FVEY) This will
apply to either NSAor FBI-secured court
orders.
behalf ofNSA.
1.10. (S//SIfIREL TO USA,
FVEy) The fact that NSA
acquired or acquires
signaling, dialing, routing
and addressing infonnation
of electronic
communications targeted
under PAA from
communications service
I nroviders.
1.11. (UIIFOUO) The
association of any
RAGTIME data labels,
e.g., RAGTIJv1E-C, etc.,
with NSA FISA or PAA
activities.
SECRETIISIII
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
UNCLASSIFIED!!
FOUO
Ex. 3*
N/A
1.12. (CIIREL TO USA,
FVEY) The fact that NSA
FISA surveillances are
subject to an Interagency
Review Panel (IRP) policy
approval process, with or
without mention of the
specific participants in that
I n-rocess or their roles.
CONFIDENTIAUI
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
(U!IFOUO) These
data labels will be
applied to FISA raw
traffic to ensure that
only those who are
properly trained to
handle, retain, and
disseminate FISA or
PAA-authorized
collection may do
so.
2. (U) TARGETING/COLLECTION/PROCESSING
2.1. (U) The fact that NSA
seeks or obtains FISA
SECRETIISIII
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
2S Years*
TOP SECRETi/SII/NOFORN
TOP SECRETilSlIINOFORN
authority against a
specified country, with
identification of specific
foreign target facilities or
their locations outside of
the U.S.
2.2. (U) The fact that NSA
seeks or obtains FISA
authority against a
specified country, with
identification of specific
foreign target facilities or
their locations inside the
U.S.
2.3. CD) The fact that NSA
seeks or obtains FISA
authority against a
specified country, without
identification of specific
foreign target facilities or
their locations.
at a minimum
TOP SECRET/ISI!/
NOFORN
l.4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETiiSVi
NOFORN
L4(c)*
25 Years*
2.4. (TSIISI/INF) The fact
that NSA seeks or obtains
FISA authority against an
international organization
inside the U.S., with or
without identification of
specific communications
entities.
TOP SECRETiiSVi
NOFORN
L4(c)*
25 Years*
2.5. (TS/ISVINF) The fact
that NSA seeks or obtains
FISA authority against an
international organization
that includes 2nd Party
governments, with or
without identification of
specific foreign target
entities or locations.
TOP SECRET!!SV!
NOFORN
L4(c)*
25 Years*
2.6. (TSiiSliiREL TO
USA, FVEY) The fact that
NSA seeks or obtains FISA
authority, if necessarv,
TOP SECRETiiSVi
REL TO USA, FVEY
L4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETiiSIllNOFORN
(UiiPOUO) When
the foreign target
entity or location is
not specified, the
default is that the
activity could be
taking place in the
U.S., and therefore
such information is
classified at the
TOP SECRET/lSI!!
NOFORN level in
accordance with 2.2
above.
(TSiiSIiiNF) The
classification level is
TOP SECRETIISI!!
NOFORN regardless
of whether the
international
organization is
specified for which
NSA is seeking or
obtaining FISA
authority.
(TSiiSliiREL TO
USA, FVEY) The
classification level is
TOP SECRETiiSIii
TOP SECRETilSlIINOFORN
authority against a
specified country, with
identification of specific
foreign target facilities or
their locations outside of
the U.S.
2.2. (U) The fact that NSA
seeks or obtains FISA
authority against a
specified country, with
identification of specific
foreign target facilities or
their locations inside the
U.S.
2.3. CD) The fact that NSA
seeks or obtains FISA
authority against a
specified country, without
identification of specific
foreign target facilities or
their locations.
at a minimum
TOP SECRET/ISI!/
NOFORN
l.4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETiiSVi
NOFORN
L4(c)*
25 Years*
2.4. (TSIISI/INF) The fact
that NSA seeks or obtains
FISA authority against an
international organization
inside the U.S., with or
without identification of
specific communications
entities.
TOP SECRETiiSVi
NOFORN
L4(c)*
25 Years*
2.5. (TS/ISVINF) The fact
that NSA seeks or obtains
FISA authority against an
international organization
that includes 2nd Party
governments, with or
without identification of
specific foreign target
entities or locations.
TOP SECRET!!SV!
NOFORN
L4(c)*
25 Years*
2.6. (TSiiSliiREL TO
USA, FVEY) The fact that
NSA seeks or obtains FISA
authority, if necessarv,
TOP SECRETiiSVi
REL TO USA, FVEY
L4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETiiSIllNOFORN
(UiiPOUO) When
the foreign target
entity or location is
not specified, the
default is that the
activity could be
taking place in the
U.S., and therefore
such information is
classified at the
TOP SECRET/lSI!!
NOFORN level in
accordance with 2.2
above.
(TSiiSIiiNF) The
classification level is
TOP SECRETIISI!!
NOFORN regardless
of whether the
international
organization is
specified for which
NSA is seeking or
obtaining FISA
authority.
(TSiiSliiREL TO
USA, FVEY) The
classification level is
TOP SECRETiiSIii
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
against an international
organization outside of the
U.S. that does not include
2nd Party governments,
with or without
identification of specific
foreign target entities.
REL TO USA,
FVEY regardless of
whether the
international
organization is
2.7. (TSI/SII/NF) The fact
that NSA seeks or obtains
FISA authority against
financial or commercial
organizations, with or
without identification of
specific target entities or
locations.
TOP SECRET/ISIII
2.8. (TS//SI/INF) The fact
that NSA seeks or obtains
FISA authority against an
agent of a foreign power in
the V.S., with or without
specific foreign target
entity locations.
2.9. (TSIISIIINF) The fact
that NSA seeks or obtains
FISA authority against V.S.
persons.
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETIISIII
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETIISIII
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
NOFORN
specified for which
NSA is seeking or
obtaining FISA
authority.
(TSIISVINF) The
classification level is
TOP SECRET//SVI
NOFORN regardless
of whether the
financial or
commercial
organization is
specified for which
NSA is seeking or
obtaining FISA
authori~.
2.10. (U) The fact that
NSA seeks or obtains FISA
authority or sought PAA
authority against
unspecified terrorists or
terrorist groups.
2.11. (U) The fact that
NSA seeks or obtains FISA
authority or sought P AA
authority against specified
terrorists or terrorist
I orouns, outside the U.S.
2.12. (U) The fact that
NSA seeks or obtains FISA
authority against specified
terrorists or terrorist
UNCLASSIFIED
N/A
N/A
SECRETIISI!!
1.4(c)'
25 Years*
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
REL TO VSA, FVEY
ata minimum
TOP SECRETIISIII
NOFORN
TOP SECRETIISI!!NOFORN
(UIIFOVO) Refer to
the FAA web site
located at
for
additional
information
concerning FAA
authority.
(V) See Sections
2.11,2.12, and 2.15
for classification
guidance when
terrorists or terrorist
groups are specified.
(TSIISIIINF) Fo,
FBI Pen Register
Trap Trace (PRITT),
classification is
TOP SECRETIISVI
NOFORN.
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
against an international
organization outside of the
U.S. that does not include
2nd Party governments,
with or without
identification of specific
foreign target entities.
REL TO USA,
FVEY regardless of
whether the
international
organization is
2.7. (TSI/SII/NF) The fact
that NSA seeks or obtains
FISA authority against
financial or commercial
organizations, with or
without identification of
specific target entities or
locations.
TOP SECRET/ISIII
2.8. (TS//SI/INF) The fact
that NSA seeks or obtains
FISA authority against an
agent of a foreign power in
the V.S., with or without
specific foreign target
entity locations.
2.9. (TSIISIIINF) The fact
that NSA seeks or obtains
FISA authority against V.S.
persons.
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETIISIII
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETIISIII
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
NOFORN
specified for which
NSA is seeking or
obtaining FISA
authority.
(TSIISVINF) The
classification level is
TOP SECRET//SVI
NOFORN regardless
of whether the
financial or
commercial
organization is
specified for which
NSA is seeking or
obtaining FISA
authori~.
2.10. (U) The fact that
NSA seeks or obtains FISA
authority or sought PAA
authority against
unspecified terrorists or
terrorist groups.
2.11. (U) The fact that
NSA seeks or obtains FISA
authority or sought P AA
authority against specified
terrorists or terrorist
I orouns, outside the U.S.
2.12. (U) The fact that
NSA seeks or obtains FISA
authority against specified
terrorists or terrorist
UNCLASSIFIED
N/A
N/A
SECRETIISI!!
1.4(c)'
25 Years*
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
REL TO VSA, FVEY
ata minimum
TOP SECRETIISIII
NOFORN
TOP SECRETIISI!!NOFORN
(UIIFOVO) Refer to
the FAA web site
located at
for
additional
information
concerning FAA
authority.
(V) See Sections
2.11,2.12, and 2.15
for classification
guidance when
terrorists or terrorist
groups are specified.
(TSIISIIINF) Fo,
FBI Pen Register
Trap Trace (PRITT),
classification is
TOP SECRETIISVI
NOFORN.
TOP SECRETllSlIlNOFORN
--grOUPS, inside the U.S.
2.13. (TS/ISI/INF) The fact
that NSA seeks or obtains
FISA authority against
communications from
foreign governmental and
diplomatic facilities in the
U.S.
TOP SECRETIISI/J
NOFORN
1.4(c)'"
25 Years*
2.14. (SIISIIIREL TO USA,
FVEY) The fact that NSA
seeks or obtains FISA
authority against
communications from
foreign governmental or
diplomatic facilities outside
the U.S.
SECRETIISIII
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
2.15. (U) The fact that
NSA seeks or obtains PAA
authority against the
communications of a
specified foreign
government, terrorist
group, organization, or
individual.
2.16. (TSiISIIINF) The fact
that NSA seeks FISA
authority to obtain business
records (BR) for terrorist
groups.
SECRETIISIII
REL TO USA, FVEY
2.17. (TSIISI/INF) The fact
that NSA receives or
requests from FBI Pen
Register Trap Trace
(PRfIT) FISA warrants in
order to get data about
terrorist groups.
ala minimum
(TSIISIIINF) The
classification level is
TOP SECRET//SII/
NQFORN regardless
of whether the
foreign
governmental or
diplomatic facility in
the U.S. is specified
for which NSA is
seeking or obtaining
FISA autharitv,
(SIISIIIREL TO
USA, FVEY) The
classification level is
SECRET/ISI//
RELTOUSA,
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETIISIII
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETIISIII
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
ala minimum
TOP SECRETIISII/NOFORN
FVEY regardless of
whether the foreign
government or
diplomatic facility
outside the U.S. is
specified for which
NSA is seeking or
obtaining FISA
authority.
(U) Sensitivity of
the target entity may
also result in the
application of
NOFORN.
(TSIISIIINF) The
classification level is
TOP SECRETIISIII
NOFORN regardless
of whether the
terrorist group is
specified for which
NSA is seeking or
obtaining FISA BR
authority.
(TSIISIIINF) The
classification level is
TOP SECRETIISVI
NOFORN regardless
of whether the
terrorist group is
specified for which
NSA is seekinp" or
TOP SECRETllSlIlNOFORN
--grOUPS, inside the U.S.
2.13. (TS/ISI/INF) The fact
that NSA seeks or obtains
FISA authority against
communications from
foreign governmental and
diplomatic facilities in the
U.S.
TOP SECRETIISI/J
NOFORN
1.4(c)'"
25 Years*
2.14. (SIISIIIREL TO USA,
FVEY) The fact that NSA
seeks or obtains FISA
authority against
communications from
foreign governmental or
diplomatic facilities outside
the U.S.
SECRETIISIII
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
2.15. (U) The fact that
NSA seeks or obtains PAA
authority against the
communications of a
specified foreign
government, terrorist
group, organization, or
individual.
2.16. (TSiISIIINF) The fact
that NSA seeks FISA
authority to obtain business
records (BR) for terrorist
groups.
SECRETIISIII
REL TO USA, FVEY
2.17. (TSIISI/INF) The fact
that NSA receives or
requests from FBI Pen
Register Trap Trace
(PRfIT) FISA warrants in
order to get data about
terrorist groups.
ala minimum
(TSIISIIINF) The
classification level is
TOP SECRET//SII/
NQFORN regardless
of whether the
foreign
governmental or
diplomatic facility in
the U.S. is specified
for which NSA is
seeking or obtaining
FISA autharitv,
(SIISIIIREL TO
USA, FVEY) The
classification level is
SECRET/ISI//
RELTOUSA,
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETIISIII
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETIISIII
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
ala minimum
TOP SECRETIISII/NOFORN
FVEY regardless of
whether the foreign
government or
diplomatic facility
outside the U.S. is
specified for which
NSA is seeking or
obtaining FISA
authority.
(U) Sensitivity of
the target entity may
also result in the
application of
NOFORN.
(TSIISIIINF) The
classification level is
TOP SECRETIISIII
NOFORN regardless
of whether the
terrorist group is
specified for which
NSA is seeking or
obtaining FISA BR
authority.
(TSIISIIINF) The
classification level is
TOP SECRETIISVI
NOFORN regardless
of whether the
terrorist group is
specified for which
NSA is seekinp" or
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
obtainingFISA
2.18. (SIISVIREL TO USA,
FVEY) The identification
of specific sele<:tors (e.g.,
specific phone numbers;
specific e-mail addresses)
targeted in FISA warrants
or PAA certifications.
PRITT authority.
SECRETI/SIII
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
REL TO USA, FVEY
(U) Classify at the
same level as the
classification
assigned to the
target (e.g., selectors
for a target classified
as TS/ISI/INF per
section 2.2, would
at a minimum
also be classified
2.19. (D) The identification
of, or relationships with,
providers.
TOP SECRETI/SVI
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
NOFORN
at a minimum
2.20. (U) The identification
of specific communications
methods! technologies
targeted! collected!
processed under FISA or
PAA.
SECRET/!
REL TO USA, FVEY
at a minimum
TSIISIIINF).
(U) Refer to
appropriate Eel
classification guides
for additional
instructioQs.
(D) Handle at the
same classification
level as required for
the specific
communications
methods or
teclmologies
targeted/collected!
processed. Certain
facts about
teclmologies
collected under
FISA or P AA may
be determined to be
UNCLASSIFIED,
while other facts
may be higher than
SECRET//
REL TO USA,
FVEY.
(UI/FOUO) If the
FISA or P AA target
entity is specified,
refer to the
classification
guidance throughout
Section 2.
2.21. (S/ISIIIREL TO USA,
FVEY) Statistics or
statistical trends relating to
NSA FISA targets,
including numbers of court
orders, IRP policy
approvals, targets,
facilities, or selectors, or
TOP SECRET/lSI/!
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
obtainingFISA
2.18. (SIISVIREL TO USA,
FVEY) The identification
of specific sele<:tors (e.g.,
specific phone numbers;
specific e-mail addresses)
targeted in FISA warrants
or PAA certifications.
PRITT authority.
SECRETI/SIII
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
REL TO USA, FVEY
(U) Classify at the
same level as the
classification
assigned to the
target (e.g., selectors
for a target classified
as TS/ISI/INF per
section 2.2, would
at a minimum
also be classified
2.19. (D) The identification
of, or relationships with,
providers.
TOP SECRETI/SVI
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
NOFORN
at a minimum
2.20. (U) The identification
of specific communications
methods! technologies
targeted! collected!
processed under FISA or
PAA.
SECRET/!
REL TO USA, FVEY
at a minimum
TSIISIIINF).
(U) Refer to
appropriate Eel
classification guides
for additional
instructioQs.
(D) Handle at the
same classification
level as required for
the specific
communications
methods or
teclmologies
targeted/collected!
processed. Certain
facts about
teclmologies
collected under
FISA or P AA may
be determined to be
UNCLASSIFIED,
while other facts
may be higher than
SECRET//
REL TO USA,
FVEY.
(UI/FOUO) If the
FISA or P AA target
entity is specified,
refer to the
classification
guidance throughout
Section 2.
2.21. (S/ISIIIREL TO USA,
FVEY) Statistics or
statistical trends relating to
NSA FISA targets,
including numbers of court
orders, IRP policy
approvals, targets,
facilities, or selectors, or
TOP SECRET/lSI/!
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
TOP SECRET//SI/INOFORN
combinations or
subcategories thereof,
without mention of
techniques involved.
2.22. (S/IREL TO USA,
FVEY) Statistics or
statistical trends relating to
FBI FISA targets,
including numbers of court
orders, targets, facilities, or
selectors, or combinations
or subcategories thereof,
without mention of
techniques involved.
2.23. (S/IREL TO USA,
FVEY) Statistics or
statistical trends relating to
PAA targets, including
number of certifications,
targets, facilities, selectors,
or combinations of
subcategories thereof,
without mention of
teclmiques involved.
3.
(lJ)
SECRETI!
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
(TSI/SIIINF) For
FBI Pen Register
Trap Trace (PRrIT),
the classification is
TOP SECRETI/SIII
NOFORN.
SECRET/ISIII
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
1.4(c)*
25 Years'"
at a minimum
DATA HANDLING
3.1. (TSIISIIINF)
Unminimized
unevaluated NSA FISA
data (e.g., BR, large
content, FAA) encrypted or
unencrypted.
TOP SECRET//SV!
NOFORN
(U) See Remarks
(UI/FOUO) Within
NSAlCSS, the data
must be labeled
with appropriate
RAGTIME-series
markings.
(UlIFODO) Traffic
remains subject to
FISA minimization
procedures
described in USSID
SP0018, Annex A,
plus supplemental
minimization
procedures as
required.
(U/IFODO) Data
may only be
released to foreign
partners when
specifically
approved by an
appropriate authority
on a case-by-case
basis.
TOP SECRET//SI/INOFORN
TOP SECRET//SI/INOFORN
combinations or
subcategories thereof,
without mention of
techniques involved.
2.22. (S/IREL TO USA,
FVEY) Statistics or
statistical trends relating to
FBI FISA targets,
including numbers of court
orders, targets, facilities, or
selectors, or combinations
or subcategories thereof,
without mention of
techniques involved.
2.23. (S/IREL TO USA,
FVEY) Statistics or
statistical trends relating to
PAA targets, including
number of certifications,
targets, facilities, selectors,
or combinations of
subcategories thereof,
without mention of
teclmiques involved.
3.
(lJ)
SECRETI!
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
(TSI/SIIINF) For
FBI Pen Register
Trap Trace (PRrIT),
the classification is
TOP SECRETI/SIII
NOFORN.
SECRET/ISIII
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
1.4(c)*
25 Years'"
at a minimum
DATA HANDLING
3.1. (TSIISIIINF)
Unminimized
unevaluated NSA FISA
data (e.g., BR, large
content, FAA) encrypted or
unencrypted.
TOP SECRET//SV!
NOFORN
(U) See Remarks
(UI/FOUO) Within
NSAlCSS, the data
must be labeled
with appropriate
RAGTIME-series
markings.
(UlIFODO) Traffic
remains subject to
FISA minimization
procedures
described in USSID
SP0018, Annex A,
plus supplemental
minimization
procedures as
required.
(U/IFODO) Data
may only be
released to foreign
partners when
specifically
approved by an
appropriate authority
on a case-by-case
basis.
TOP SECRET//SI/INOFORN
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
3.2. (U/iFOUO)
Unminimized
"Devaluated PAA data,
encrypted or unencrypted.
TOP SECRETIISI!J
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years'"
(U) See Remarks
(UI/FOUO) Within
NSA/CSS, the data
must be labeled
with appropriate
RAGTIME~series
markings.
(U//FOUO) Traffic
remains subject to
minimization
procedures
described in USSID
SPOOlS, Annex A,
and those prescribed
under the respective
PAA certifications.
(U/iFOUO) Data
may only be
3.3. (U/iFOUO)
Unminimized
unevaluated FBI FISA
data, encrypted or
unencrypted.
SECRET/ISII/
IA(e)*
25 Years*
NOFORN
released to foreign
partners when
specifically
approved by an
appropriate authority
on a case-by-case
basis.
(UI/FOUO) Within
NSA/CSS, the data
must be labeled
at a minimum
with appropriate
(U) See Remarks
markings.
RA.GTJJ\.iE~series
(UIIFOUO) Traffic
remains subject to
FISA minimization
procedures,
described in USSID
SPOOI8, Annex A,
plus supplemental
minimization
procedures as
required.
(UlIFOUO) Target
offices will also add
the additional caveat
statement required
for FISC reporting.
(UI/FOUO) Data
may only be
released to foreign
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
3.2. (U/iFOUO)
Unminimized
"Devaluated PAA data,
encrypted or unencrypted.
TOP SECRETIISI!J
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years'"
(U) See Remarks
(UI/FOUO) Within
NSA/CSS, the data
must be labeled
with appropriate
RAGTIME~series
markings.
(U//FOUO) Traffic
remains subject to
minimization
procedures
described in USSID
SPOOlS, Annex A,
and those prescribed
under the respective
PAA certifications.
(U/iFOUO) Data
may only be
3.3. (U/iFOUO)
Unminimized
unevaluated FBI FISA
data, encrypted or
unencrypted.
SECRET/ISII/
IA(e)*
25 Years*
NOFORN
released to foreign
partners when
specifically
approved by an
appropriate authority
on a case-by-case
basis.
(UI/FOUO) Within
NSA/CSS, the data
must be labeled
at a minimum
with appropriate
(U) See Remarks
markings.
RA.GTJJ\.iE~series
(UIIFOUO) Traffic
remains subject to
FISA minimization
procedures,
described in USSID
SPOOI8, Annex A,
plus supplemental
minimization
procedures as
required.
(UlIFOUO) Target
offices will also add
the additional caveat
statement required
for FISC reporting.
(UI/FOUO) Data
may only be
released to foreign
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
TOP SECRETIISII/NOFORN
3.4 (TS/ISIIINF)
Unminimized
unevaluated FBI PRITT
FISA data, encrypted or
unencrypted.
TOP SECRETllSl/I
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
(ll) See Remarks
partners when
specifically
approved by an
appropriate authority
on a case-by-case
basis.
(U/IFOUO) \Vitbill
NSA/CSS. the data
must be labeled
with appmpl'iate
RAGTIl\'lE-series
markings.
(UlIFODO) Traffic
remains subject to
FISA minimization
procedures,
described in USSID
SPOOlS, Annex A,
plus supplemental
minimization
procedures as
required.
3.5. (TSI/SIIINF)
TOP SECRETIISII/
Unminimized evaluated
NSA FISA data (e.g., BR,
large content, FAA) such
as a verbatim transcript or
gisted traffic, that does not
disclose specific methods
or techniques.
NOFORN
lACe)'"
25 Years*
(U) See Remarks
(U/IFOUO) Data
may only be
released to foreign
partners when
specifically
approved by an
appropriate authority
on a case-by-case
basis.
(UliFOUO) Within
NSAfCSS, the data
must be labeled
witb appropriate
:RAGTIM:l!>series
markings.
(U/IFQUQ) Traffic
remains subject to
FISA minimization
procedures,
described in USSID
SPOOI8, Annex A,
plus supplemental
minimization
procedures as
required.
(U) Methods are
governed by the
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
TOP SECRETIISII/NOFORN
3.4 (TS/ISIIINF)
Unminimized
unevaluated FBI PRITT
FISA data, encrypted or
unencrypted.
TOP SECRETllSl/I
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
(ll) See Remarks
partners when
specifically
approved by an
appropriate authority
on a case-by-case
basis.
(U/IFOUO) \Vitbill
NSA/CSS. the data
must be labeled
with appmpl'iate
RAGTIl\'lE-series
markings.
(UlIFODO) Traffic
remains subject to
FISA minimization
procedures,
described in USSID
SPOOlS, Annex A,
plus supplemental
minimization
procedures as
required.
3.5. (TSI/SIIINF)
TOP SECRETIISII/
Unminimized evaluated
NSA FISA data (e.g., BR,
large content, FAA) such
as a verbatim transcript or
gisted traffic, that does not
disclose specific methods
or techniques.
NOFORN
lACe)'"
25 Years*
(U) See Remarks
(U/IFOUO) Data
may only be
released to foreign
partners when
specifically
approved by an
appropriate authority
on a case-by-case
basis.
(UliFOUO) Within
NSAfCSS, the data
must be labeled
witb appropriate
:RAGTIM:l!>series
markings.
(U/IFQUQ) Traffic
remains subject to
FISA minimization
procedures,
described in USSID
SPOOI8, Annex A,
plus supplemental
minimization
procedures as
required.
(U) Methods are
governed by the
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
TOP SECRETIIS[//NOFORN
classification guides
applicable to the
specific methods
involved.
(U//FODQ) Data
may only be
released to foreign
partners when
specifically
3.6. (SIISIIIREL TO USA,
SECRETIISIII
FVEY) Unminimized
evaluated PAA data, such
as a verbatim transcript or
gisted traffic, that does not
disclose specific methods
or techniques.
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
ata minimum
(U) See Remarks
approved by an
appropriate authority
on a case-by-case
basis.
(Ui!I<'OUO) Within
NSAfCSS, the data
must be labeled
with appropriate
RAGTIME-series
markings.
(U/IFOUO) Traffic
remains subject to
minimization
procedures
described in USSID
SPOOI8, Annex A,
plus supplemental
minimization
procedures as
required, and those
prescribed under the
respective PAA
certifications.
(U) Methods are
governed by the
classification guides
applicable to the
specific methods
involved.
3.7. (SIIREL TO USA,
FVEY) Unminimized
SECRET//SI//
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETIIS]//NOFORN
(U/IPOVO) Data
may only be
released to foreign
partners when
specifically
approved by an
appropriate authority
on a case-by-case
basis.
(U/IFOUO) Within
NSAlCSS, the data
TOP SECRETIIS[//NOFORN
classification guides
applicable to the
specific methods
involved.
(U//FODQ) Data
may only be
released to foreign
partners when
specifically
3.6. (SIISIIIREL TO USA,
SECRETIISIII
FVEY) Unminimized
evaluated PAA data, such
as a verbatim transcript or
gisted traffic, that does not
disclose specific methods
or techniques.
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
ata minimum
(U) See Remarks
approved by an
appropriate authority
on a case-by-case
basis.
(Ui!I<'OUO) Within
NSAfCSS, the data
must be labeled
with appropriate
RAGTIME-series
markings.
(U/IFOUO) Traffic
remains subject to
minimization
procedures
described in USSID
SPOOI8, Annex A,
plus supplemental
minimization
procedures as
required, and those
prescribed under the
respective PAA
certifications.
(U) Methods are
governed by the
classification guides
applicable to the
specific methods
involved.
3.7. (SIIREL TO USA,
FVEY) Unminimized
SECRET//SI//
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETIIS]//NOFORN
(U/IPOVO) Data
may only be
released to foreign
partners when
specifically
approved by an
appropriate authority
on a case-by-case
basis.
(U/IFOUO) Within
NSAlCSS, the data
TOP SECRETi/SI/iNOFORN
evaluated FBI FISA data,
such as a verbatim
transcript or gisted traffic,
ala minimum
that does not disclose
(V) See Remarks
must be labeled
with appropriate
RAGTI.ME~series
markings.
specific methods or
techniques.
CUI/FOUD) Traffic
remains subject to
FISA minimization
procedures,
described in USSID
SPOOI8, Annex A,
plus supplemental
minimization
procedures as
required.
(V/iPOVQ) Target
offices will also add
the additional caveat
statement required
for FISC reporting.
(V) Methods are
governed by the
classification guides
applicable to the
specific methods
involved.
(UiiFOUO) Data
may only be
released to foreign
partners when
specifically
approved by an
3.8. (TSiiSIIINF)
Unminimized evaluated
TOP SECRETliSVI
NOFORN
l.4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETilSW
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
FBI PRIIT data that does
not disclose specific
methods or techniques.
3.9. (UliFOUO)
Minimized evaluated NSA
FISA data, such as
verbatim transcript or
gisted traffic, that does not
disclose specific methods
(U) See Remarks
TOP SECRETI/SIIINOFORN
appropriate authority
on a case-by-case
basis.
(UliFOUO) Data
may only be
released to foreign
partners when
specifically
approved by an
appropriate authority
on a case-by-case
basis.
(U/IFOUO) Target
offices may add
caveats (e.g.,
NOFORN,ORCON,
etc.) if the
intelligence nroduct
TOP SECRETi/SI/iNOFORN
evaluated FBI FISA data,
such as a verbatim
transcript or gisted traffic,
ala minimum
that does not disclose
(V) See Remarks
must be labeled
with appropriate
RAGTI.ME~series
markings.
specific methods or
techniques.
CUI/FOUD) Traffic
remains subject to
FISA minimization
procedures,
described in USSID
SPOOI8, Annex A,
plus supplemental
minimization
procedures as
required.
(V/iPOVQ) Target
offices will also add
the additional caveat
statement required
for FISC reporting.
(V) Methods are
governed by the
classification guides
applicable to the
specific methods
involved.
(UiiFOUO) Data
may only be
released to foreign
partners when
specifically
approved by an
3.8. (TSiiSIIINF)
Unminimized evaluated
TOP SECRETliSVI
NOFORN
l.4(c)*
25 Years*
TOP SECRETilSW
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
FBI PRIIT data that does
not disclose specific
methods or techniques.
3.9. (UliFOUO)
Minimized evaluated NSA
FISA data, such as
verbatim transcript or
gisted traffic, that does not
disclose specific methods
(U) See Remarks
TOP SECRETI/SIIINOFORN
appropriate authority
on a case-by-case
basis.
(UliFOUO) Data
may only be
released to foreign
partners when
specifically
approved by an
appropriate authority
on a case-by-case
basis.
(U/IFOUO) Target
offices may add
caveats (e.g.,
NOFORN,ORCON,
etc.) if the
intelligence nroduct
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
or techniques.
3.10. (fSI/SIIINF)
Minimized evaluated NSA
BR and large content FISA
data that does not disclose
specific methods or
techniques.
3.11. (UIIFOUO)
Minimized evaluated PAA
data, such as a verbatim
transcript or gisted traffic,
that does not disclose
specific methods or
techniques.
3.12. (SIISIIIREL TO USA,
FVEY) Minimized
evaluated FBI FISA data,
such as a verbatim
transcript or gisted traffic,
that does not disclose
specific methods or
techniques.
itself warrants such
protection.
TOP SECRET//SVI
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
SECRETIISV!
REL TO USA, FVEY
I ACe)*
25 Years*
at a minimum
SECRETIISVI
REL TO USA, FVEYI
FISA
lA(e)'"
25 Years'"
at a minimum
(U) Methods are
governed by the
classification guides
applicable to the
specific methods
involved.
(D) Methods are
governed by the
classification guides
applicable to the
specific methods
involved.
(U/IFODO) Target
offices may add
caveats (e.g.,
NOFORN, GReON,
etc.) if the
intelligence product
itself warrants such
protection.
(U) Methods are
governed by the
classification guides
applicable to the
specific methods
involved.
(U//FOUO) Target
offices may add
caveats (e.g.,
NOFORN,ORCON,
etc.) if the
intelligence product
itself warrants such
protection.
(U1/FODO) Target
offices will also add
the additional caveat
statement required
for FISC reporting.
3.13. (fSI/SIIINF)
Minimized evaluated FBI
TOP SECRETIISVI
NOFORN
1.4(c)'"
25 Years'"
TOP SECRETIIS]//NOFORN
(U) Methods are
governed by the
classification guides
applicable to the
specific methods
involved.
(U) Methods are
governed by the
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
or techniques.
3.10. (fSI/SIIINF)
Minimized evaluated NSA
BR and large content FISA
data that does not disclose
specific methods or
techniques.
3.11. (UIIFOUO)
Minimized evaluated PAA
data, such as a verbatim
transcript or gisted traffic,
that does not disclose
specific methods or
techniques.
3.12. (SIISIIIREL TO USA,
FVEY) Minimized
evaluated FBI FISA data,
such as a verbatim
transcript or gisted traffic,
that does not disclose
specific methods or
techniques.
itself warrants such
protection.
TOP SECRET//SVI
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
SECRETIISV!
REL TO USA, FVEY
I ACe)*
25 Years*
at a minimum
SECRETIISVI
REL TO USA, FVEYI
FISA
lA(e)'"
25 Years'"
at a minimum
(U) Methods are
governed by the
classification guides
applicable to the
specific methods
involved.
(D) Methods are
governed by the
classification guides
applicable to the
specific methods
involved.
(U/IFODO) Target
offices may add
caveats (e.g.,
NOFORN, GReON,
etc.) if the
intelligence product
itself warrants such
protection.
(U) Methods are
governed by the
classification guides
applicable to the
specific methods
involved.
(U//FOUO) Target
offices may add
caveats (e.g.,
NOFORN,ORCON,
etc.) if the
intelligence product
itself warrants such
protection.
(U1/FODO) Target
offices will also add
the additional caveat
statement required
for FISC reporting.
3.13. (fSI/SIIINF)
Minimized evaluated FBI
TOP SECRETIISVI
NOFORN
1.4(c)'"
25 Years'"
TOP SECRETIIS]//NOFORN
(U) Methods are
governed by the
classification guides
applicable to the
specific methods
involved.
(U) Methods are
governed by the
TOP SECRETIISII!NOFORN
PRITT FISA data that does
classification guides
applicable to the
specific methods
involved.
not disclose specific
methods or techniques.
4. (U) DISSEMINATION
4.1. (TSf/SliIREL TO
TOP SECRETIISII!
USA, FVEY) SIGINT
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
offices may add
caveats (e.g.,
NOFORN,OReON,
product derived from
encrypted or unencrypted
NSA FISA collection.
4.2. (TSIISIIINF) SIGINT
product derived from
encrypted or unencrypted
NSA FISA~warrantedBR
or large content FISA
collection.
(U//FOUO) Target
(D) See Remarks
TOP SECRETJ/SIII
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
SECRET/ISVI
I.4(c)*
25 Years*
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
etc.) if the
intelligence product
itself warrants such
protection.
(UIIFOUO) Target
offices may add
caveats (e.g.,
OReON) if the
intelligence product
itself warrants such
protection.
4.3. (U/IFOUO) SIGINT
product derived from
encrypted or unencrypted
PAA-authorized collection.
REL TO USA, FVEY
ala minimum
4.4. (SIISIIIREL TO USA,
SECRETIISIII
FVEY) SIGINT product
derived from encrypted or
unencrypted FBI FISAwarranted collection when
associated with NSA or
REL TO USA, FVEY
(U/IFODO) Target
offices may add
caveats (e.g.,
NOFORN,ORCON)
if the intelligence
product itself
warrants such
I nrotection.
(UlIFODO) Target
offices may add
caveats (e.g.,
NOFORN, ORCON)
ala minimum
if the intelligence
product itself
warrants such
protection.
SIGINT.
(SIIREL TO USA,
4.5. (TSIISIIINF) SIGINT
TOP SECRETIISIII
product derived from
encrypted or unencrypted
NOFORN
1.4(c)'
25 Years*
FBI PRITT FISAwarranted collection.
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
FVEY) Target
offices will also add
the additional caveat
statement required
for FBI FISA
reporting.
(UI/FODO) Target
offices may add
caveats (e.g.,
ORCON) if the
intelligence product
itself warrants such
protection.
TOP SECRETIISII!NOFORN
PRITT FISA data that does
classification guides
applicable to the
specific methods
involved.
not disclose specific
methods or techniques.
4. (U) DISSEMINATION
4.1. (TSf/SliIREL TO
TOP SECRETIISII!
USA, FVEY) SIGINT
REL TO USA, FVEY
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
offices may add
caveats (e.g.,
NOFORN,OReON,
product derived from
encrypted or unencrypted
NSA FISA collection.
4.2. (TSIISIIINF) SIGINT
product derived from
encrypted or unencrypted
NSA FISA~warrantedBR
or large content FISA
collection.
(U//FOUO) Target
(D) See Remarks
TOP SECRETJ/SIII
NOFORN
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
SECRET/ISVI
I.4(c)*
25 Years*
1.4(c)*
25 Years*
etc.) if the
intelligence product
itself warrants such
protection.
(UIIFOUO) Target
offices may add
caveats (e.g.,
OReON) if the
intelligence product
itself warrants such
protection.
4.3. (U/IFOUO) SIGINT
product derived from
encrypted or unencrypted
PAA-authorized collection.
REL TO USA, FVEY
ala minimum
4.4. (SIISIIIREL TO USA,
SECRETIISIII
FVEY) SIGINT product
derived from encrypted or
unencrypted FBI FISAwarranted collection when
associated with NSA or
REL TO USA, FVEY
(U/IFODO) Target
offices may add
caveats (e.g.,
NOFORN,ORCON)
if the intelligence
product itself
warrants such
I nrotection.
(UlIFODO) Target
offices may add
caveats (e.g.,
NOFORN, ORCON)
ala minimum
if the intelligence
product itself
warrants such
protection.
SIGINT.
(SIIREL TO USA,
4.5. (TSIISIIINF) SIGINT
TOP SECRETIISIII
product derived from
encrypted or unencrypted
NOFORN
1.4(c)'
25 Years*
FBI PRITT FISAwarranted collection.
TOP SECRETIISIIINOFORN
FVEY) Target
offices will also add
the additional caveat
statement required
for FBI FISA
reporting.
(UI/FODO) Target
offices may add
caveats (e.g.,
ORCON) if the
intelligence product
itself warrants such
protection.
TOP SECRETliSlIiNOFORN
*25 years: Declassification in 25 years indicates that the information is classified for 25
years from the date a document is created or 25 years from the date 0£thi8 original
classification decision, whichever is later.
*1.4(c): Section 1.4(c) ofE.O. 12958, as amended
*Ex 3: Exemption 3 of the Freedom oflnformation Act
(UiiFODO) Additional Remarks: The denial of any facts in this guide concerning NSA's
collection/processinglanalyzinglretaininglproducing and then disseminating of entities
under FISAIPAA/FAA authority carries the same level of classification as the fact of
NSA's performing such functions.
(D) Acronyms
(U) BR - Business Records
(D) ECI- Exceptionally Controlled Information
(D) FAA - FISA Amendments Act
(U) FISA - Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
(D) FISC - Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court
(U) IRP - Interagency Review Panel
(U) PAA ~ Protect America Act
(U) PRITT - Pen Register Trap Trace
(U) US SID - United States Signals Intelligence Directive
TOP SECRETl/SliiNOFORN
TOP SECRETliSlIiNOFORN
*25 years: Declassification in 25 years indicates that the information is classified for 25
years from the date a document is created or 25 years from the date 0£thi8 original
classification decision, whichever is later.
*1.4(c): Section 1.4(c) ofE.O. 12958, as amended
*Ex 3: Exemption 3 of the Freedom oflnformation Act
(UiiFODO) Additional Remarks: The denial of any facts in this guide concerning NSA's
collection/processinglanalyzinglretaininglproducing and then disseminating of entities
under FISAIPAA/FAA authority carries the same level of classification as the fact of
NSA's performing such functions.
(D) Acronyms
(U) BR - Business Records
(D) ECI- Exceptionally Controlled Information
(D) FAA - FISA Amendments Act
(U) FISA - Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
(D) FISC - Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court
(U) IRP - Interagency Review Panel
(U) PAA ~ Protect America Act
(U) PRITT - Pen Register Trap Trace
(U) US SID - United States Signals Intelligence Directive
TOP SECRETl/SliiNOFORN