# 14 C.F.R. § 1203.401 (2026): Effect of open publication

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## Section

- **Citation:** 14 C.F.R. § 1203.401 (2026)
- **Heading:** Effect of open publication
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 14 CFR: Aeronautics and Space / Chapter V: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / Part 1203: INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM / Subpart D: Guides for Original Classification / § 1203.401: § 1203.401   Effect of open publication.

## Text

Public disclosure, regardless of source or form, of information currently classified or being considered for classification does not preclude initial or continued classification. However, such disclosure requires an immediate reevaluation to determine whether the information has been compromised to the extent that downgrading or declassification is indicated. Similar consideration must be given to related items of information in all programs, projects, or items incorporating or pertaining to the compromised items of information. In these cases, if a release were made or authorized by an official Government source, classification of clearly identified items may no longer be warranted. Questions as to the propriety of continued classification should be referred to the Chairperson, NASA Information Security Program Committee.

## Nearby sections

- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.400 (2026) § 1203.400   Specific classifying guidance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_400.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.401 (2026) § 1203.401   Effect of open publication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_401.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.402 (2026) § 1203.402   Classifying material other than documentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_402.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.404 (2026) § 1203.404   Handling of unprocessed data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_404.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.405 (2026) § 1203.405   Proprietary information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_405.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.406 (2026) § 1203.406   Additional classification factors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_406.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.407 (2026) § 1203.407   Duration of classification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_407.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.408 (2026) § 1203.408   Assistance by Information Security Specialist in the Center Protective Services Office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_408.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.409 (2026) § 1203.409   Exceptional cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_409.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.410 (2026) § 1203.410   Limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_410.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.411 (2026) § 1203.411   Restrictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_411.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.412 (2026) § 1203.412   Classification guides.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_412.md)

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