Declassification is the process of ceasing a protective classification, often under the principle of freedom of information. Procedures for declassification vary by country. Papers may be withheld without being classified as secret, and eventually made available.
What is meaning of declassified?
transitive verb. : to remove or reduce the security classification of declassify a secret document.
Where can you view declassified documents?
Free Resources for Finding Declassified Documents
- CIA: Freedom of Information Act Electronic Reading Room. ...
- Department of State: Freedom of Information Act. ...
- FBI Records: The Vault - FOIA Library. ...
- Federation of American Scientists: Project on Government Secrecy.