CFR > Title 32 - National Defense > SUBTITLE B—Other Regulations Relating to National Defense > CHAPTER XX—INFORMATION SECURITY OVERSIGHT OFFICE, NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (parts 2000 to 2004) > PART 2001—CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION > SUBPART D—Declassification (§2001.30 to §2001.37) > 2001.36—Classified information in the custody of private organizations or individuals.

2001.36—Classified information in the custody of private organizations or individuals.

(a) Authorized holders. Agencies may allow for the holding of classified information by a private organization or individual provided that all access and safeguarding requirements of the Order have been met. Agencies must provide declassification assistance to such organizations or individuals.
(b) Others. Anyone who becomes aware of organizations or individuals who possess potentially classified national security information outside of government control must contact the Director of ISOO for guidance and assistance. The Director of ISOO, in consultation with other agencies, as appropriate, will ensure that the safeguarding and declassification requirements of the Order are met.