WikiLeaks off limits on government computers Published Aug. 10, 2010 By AFDW Public Affairs AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON -- Airmen and Air Force civilians should not access the WikiLeaks website to view or download the publicized classified information from their government computers. Doing so would introduce potentially classified information on unclassified networks, according to a memo sent by SAF/AA to all Air Force commands. The memo, issued Aug. 9, 2010, by the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, says there has been rumor that the information is no longer classified since it resides in the public domain. This is not true. "Executive Order 13526, Section 1.1 ( 4)( c) states 'Classified Information shall not be declassified automatically as a result of any unauthorized disclosure of identical or similar information ..'" according to the memo. The information on the WikiLeaks site was not "declassified" by an appropriate authority and requires continued classification or reclassification. According to the memo, it is "apparently classified information" that appears to have been disclosed without appropriate review and authority. The information posted needs to be reviewed by the appropriate Original Classification Authorities to determine if it is classified, conduct damage assessments, and make a determination regarding continued classification. Despite circumstances surrounding the WikiLeaks, all Air Force personnel must continue to protect similar or identical information commensurate with the level of classification assigned until the information is assessed by the appropriate OCAs. "Government information technology capabilities should be used to enable our war fighters, promote information sharing in defense of our homeland, and to maximize efficiencies in operations. It should not be used as a means to harm national security through unauthorized disclosure of our information on publicly accessible websites or chat rooms," according to the memo.