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ARTICLE 12
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS DURING TRANSMISSION OF CMI
The minimum requirements for the security of CMI during transmission shall be as follows:
(a) Classified documents and media
- (i) Documents and media containing CMI shall be transmitted in double, sealed envelopes with the innermost envelope bearing only the security classification of the documents or media and the organizational address of the intended receiving Competent Authority and the outer envelope bearing the organizational address of the receiving Competent Authority, the organizational address of the originating Competent Authority, and the registry number, if applicable.
- (ii) No indication of the security classification of the enclosed documents or media shall be made on the outer envelope. The sealed envelope shall then be transmitted according to the prescribed regulations and procedures of the Originating Party.
- (iii) Receipts shall be prepared for packages containing classified documents or media that are transmitted between the Parties and a receipt for the enclosed documents or media shall be signed by the final receiving Competent Authority and returned to the originating Competent Authority.
(b) Classified equipment
- (i) Classified equipment shall be transmitted insealed, covered vehicles or be securely packaged or protected in order to prevent identification of its details, and kept under continuous control to prevent access by unauthorized persons.
- (ii) Classified equipment that must be stored temporarily awaiting shipment shall be placed in a storage area that provides protection commensurate with the level of security classification of the equipment. Only authorized personnel shall have access to the storage area.
