---
kind: "section"
citation: "28 C.F.R. § 17.26"
title: "28"
number: "17.26"
heading: "Derivative classification."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/28/17.26"
---

# §17.26. Derivative classification.

- (a) Persons need not possess original classification authority to derivatively classify information based on source documents or classification guides.
- (b) Persons who apply derivative classification markings shall observe original classification decisions and carry forward to any newly created documents the pertinent classification markings.
- (c) Information classified derivatively from other classified information shall be classified and marked in accordance with the standards set forth in [sections 2.1-2.3](/cfr/28/2.1-2.3.md) of Executive Order 12958, the ISOO implementing directives in [32 CFR 2001.22](/cfr/32/2001.22.md), and internal Department directions provided by the Department Security Officer.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 28 U.S.C. 501, 509, 510, 515-519; 5 U.S.C. 301; E.O. 12958, 60 FR 19825, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 333; E.O. 12968, 60 FR 40245, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 391; 32 CFR part 2001.

### Source

Source: Order No. 2091-97, 62 FR 36984, July 10, 1997, unless otherwise noted.