If a new document is created from legacy material and the information qualifies as CUI, what must be done with the new document?

If a new document is created from legacy material and the information qualifies as CUI, what must be done with the new document?

• A. It must be marked as CUI
• B. It should be archived unmarked
• C. It should be destroyed
• D. It should be marked as top secret

Answer: (A)

When information qualifies as controlled unclassified information, any newly created document must be marked to show that it contains CUI. Marking communicates the protective and handling requirements that apply to the content, ensuring anyone who handles the document treats it according to CUI rules. This applies regardless of the source material being legacy content—the key point is what the information itself requires in terms of protection. So the correct action is to apply the CUI designation on the document (and include any applicable category and handling notes). Leaving it unmarked would fail to convey the necessary protection, archiving it unmarked would ignore the required safeguards, and labeling it as top secret would be inappropriate since this is not classified information.

When information qualifies as controlled unclassified information, any newly created document must be marked to show that it contains CUI. Marking communicates the protective and handling requirements that apply to the content, ensuring anyone who handles the document treats it according to CUI rules. This applies regardless of the source material being legacy content—the key point is what the information itself requires in terms of protection. So the correct action is to apply the CUI designation on the document (and include any applicable category and handling notes). Leaving it unmarked would fail to convey the necessary protection, archiving it unmarked would ignore the required safeguards, and labeling it as top secret would be inappropriate since this is not classified information.