Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) is highly restricted and requires individuals to meet specific conditions. Here are the necessary conditions to be granted access to SCI:
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Need-to-know: Access to SCI will only be granted to individuals who have a need-to-know. This means that the individual must require access to the information to perform their job duties.
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Top Secret clearance: Individuals must have been granted a Top Secret clearance by Personnel Security (PerSec). This clearance is the highest level of security clearance and is required to access SCI.
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SCI eligibility: Individuals must be determined eligible for access to SCI through a formal access control system established by the Director of National Intelligence. This process may include a polygraph or other approved investigative or adjudicative action.
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Non-disclosure agreement: Once granted SCI access, the individual must sign a SCI Non-Disclosure Agreement. This agreement outlines the individuals responsibilities to protect the information they have access to.
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Initial briefing: Individuals must receive an initial briefing upon being granted SCI access. This briefing provides information on the handling and protection of SCI.
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Continuous evaluation: Continuous personnel security and counterintelligence evaluation will be required of all personnel granted access to SCI. This means that individuals will be subject to ongoing background checks and monitoring to ensure they continue to meet the requirements for access to SCI.
In summary, to be granted access to SCI, individuals must have a need-to-know, a Top Secret clearance, be determined eligible for access to SCI, sign a non-disclosure agreement, receive an initial briefing, and be subject to continuous evaluation.
