# 14 C.F.R. § 1203.404 (2026): Handling of unprocessed data

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_404

## Section

- **Citation:** 14 C.F.R. § 1203.404 (2026)
- **Heading:** Handling of unprocessed data
- **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 / § 1203.404: § 1203.404   Handling of unprocessed data.

## Text

It is the usual practice to withhold the release of raw scientific data received from spacecraft until it can be calibrated, correlated and properly interpreted by the experimenter under the monitorship of the cognizant NASA office. During this process, the data are withheld through administrative measures, and it is not necessary to resort to security classification to prevent premature release. However, if at any time during the processing of raw data it becomes apparent that the results require protection under the criteria set forth in this subpart D, it is the responsibility of the cognizant NASA office to obtain the appropriate security classification.

## 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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