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Write Right: There Is No Index of Forbidden Words

SUMMARY

There has been much debate about a "forbidden words" list in signals intelligence reports that might betray the source of SIGINT, like if it was derived from intercepted communications, but such a list doesn't exist. Since the NSA has "gone from a need-to-know culture to a need-to-share one," analysts should make their reports as useful as possible, consult instructions for "how to write so as to protect sources," and use their discretion.

DOCUMENT’S DATE

Apr 11, 2005

PUBLICLY AVAILABLE

Mar 01, 2018