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Derivative classification is:

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The process of using existing classified information to create new material and marking the new material consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information.

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The process of using existing classified information to create new material and marking the new material consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information.

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the process of using existing classified information to create new documents or material and marking the newly-developed document or material consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information.

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The process of using existing classified information to create new documents or material and marking the new material consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information

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