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4. That's Clever, But
Tue Mar 11, 2025, 10:22 PM
Mar 11

As a legal matter, it appears to violate the law.

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The retention of classified documents is governed by laws and regulations.

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Whoever knowingly removes classified documents or materials without authority and with the intent to retain them at an unauthorized location shall be fined or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both.

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The Clinton administration issued an executive order that required all classified documents to be declassified after 25 years unless they were reviewed by the agency that created the information and determined to require continuing classification.

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The retention period for classified documents is generally two years after the last form entry, reply, or submission; or when associated documents are declassified, decontrolled, or destroyed; or when an individual’s authorization expires; whichever is appropriate. Longer retention is authorized if required for business use.

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