ENTRANCE ON DUTY SECRECY AGREEMENT

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CIA-RDP83B00823R000100080013-5
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April 23, 1976
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Is eP Appro*For Release 2001/09/03 : CIA-RDP8h*t3 91 KEVfdd* ENTRANCE ON DUTY SECRECY AGREEMENT I , , in consideration for being employed by the United States Central Intelligence Agency and in consideration of my receiving classified information and information containing intelligence sources and methods, do hereby recognize the duty of the Director of Central Intelligence to protect classified information from unauthorized disclosure and the statutory responsibility of the Director of Central Intelligence to protect intelligence sources and methods from un- authorized disclosure and do hereby agree to accept as conditions precedent of my employment with the Central Intelligence Agency and of my receiving such information the specific obligations set forth below. 1. It is my understanding that in the course of my employment with the Central Intelligence Agency I will be given access to information which a) is classified for national security reasons in accordance with the standards set forth in statute or Executive Order or b) contains intelligence sources and methods or c) both a) and b). All classified information and all information containing intelligence sources and methods so acquired by me in the course of my employment remain the property of the United States and I further agree to surrender upon demand by a duly authorized official of the Central Intelligence Agency, or upon my separation from said Agency, any classified material and any material containing intelligence sources and methods which have come into my possession as a result of my employment with said Agency. 2. I hereby agree that I will never divulge, publish or reveal by writing, word, conduct or otherwise any such classified information, as now defined or will hereafter be defined during my employment by statute or Executive Order or such information containing intelligence sources and methods, as now defined or will hereafter be defined in the official regulations of the Central Intelligence Agency during my period of employment and to the extent such sources and methods continue to be protected by such regulations, to any unauthorized person without prior consent of the Director of Central Intelligence or his duly authorized representative. I further agree that any material which is related to intelligence or intelligence sources and methods and prepared for publication by me will be submitted to the Director of Central Intelligence or his duly authorized representative for the purpose of determining whether said material contains any such classified information or such information containing intelligence sources and methods that should be deleted from said material prior to my discussing with or showing same to publishers, editors or literary agents. I agree that the Director of Central Intelligence Approved For Release 2001/09/03 : CIA-RDP83B00823R000100080013-5 Approvoor Release 2001/09/03: CIA-RDP83&823R000100080013-5 or his duly authorized representative shall have the authority to make the final determination as to what information in the materials submitted must be deleted because it is classified or contains intelligence sources and methods. If I fail to comply with any of these procedures, in addition to equitable remedies that may be otherwise available to the United States, I hereby assign all rights, title and interest in any and all royalties, remunerations and emoluments that have resulted or that will or may result from any such divulgence, publication or revelation to the United States Government. 3. I recognize that breach of this agreement by me may cause serious damage to the interests of the United States. I further recognize that such damage is difficult to reasonably anticipate and measure. For these reasons, in addition to equitable remedies that may be otherwise available to the United States, I hereby assign all rights, title and interest in any and all other royalties, remunerations and emoluments from any source whatever resulting from any unauthorized disclosure to the United States Government. 4. I recognize and agree that the United States may, prior to any unauthorized disclosure by me, choose to apply to an appropriate court for an appropriate order prohibiting disclosure. I understand further that any breach on my part of the obligations contained in this agreement could subject me to administrative action including termination of my employment and nothing in this agreement constitutes a waiver on the part of the United States of criminal prosecution for any breach of this agreement on my part. 5. I have read the provisions of the espionage laws (sections 793, 794 and 798 of Title 18, United States Code) and I am aware that unauthorized disclosure of classified information may subject me to prosecution for violation of those laws. I have read Section 102 (d) (3) of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended (50 U.S. C. 403 (d) (3)), and Section 6 of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949, as amended (50 U . S . C . 403g), which specifically place a responsibility on the Director of Central Intelligence to protect intelligence sources and methods from unauthorized disclosure. 6. I further agree to keep myself thoroughly familiar with, and to comply with, applicable CIA security procedures and regulations. I understand that the burden is upon me to ascertain if the information is classified or contains intelligence sources and methods and who is authorized to receive it, pursuant to applicable security regulations. Approved For Release 2001/09/03 : CIA-RDP83B00823R000100080013-5 Approveor Release 2001/09/03: CIA-RDP8,0823R000100080013-5 Unless released from this agreement or any portion thereof by the Director of Central Intelligence or his duly authorized representative, I recognize that all the conditions and obligations imposed on me by this agreement with respect to the protection of classified information and information containing intelligence sources and methods apply during my employment and continue after that relationship has terminated. I make this agreement without any mental reservations or purpose of evasion. Approved For Release 2001/09/03 : CIA-RDP83B00823R000100080013-5 Approved For Release 2001/09/03 : CIA-RDP83B00823R000100080013-5 =MEMORANDUM FOR: Office o:\ ,-curity Attached is the latest version of my attempt at a Secrecy Agreement. Do you have any further changes prior to our discussing it with the Justice Department next week. fob Assistant General Counsel General Law Division Date 23 April 1976 1 USE ONSIOUS FORM 5.75 ?W E Approved For Release 2001/09/03 : CIA-RDP83B00823R000100080013-5 Appro~For Release 2001/09/03: CIA-RDP8 823R000100080013-5 ENTRANCE ON DUTY SECRECY AGREEMENT. I, in consideration for being employed by the United States Central Intelligence Agency and in consideration of my receiving classified information and information containing intelligence sources and methods, do hereby recognize the duty of the Director of Central Intelligence to protect classified information from unauthorized disclosure and the statutory responsibility of the Director of Central Intelligence to protect intelligence sources and methods from un- authorized disclosure and do hereby agree to accept as conditions precedent of my employment with the Central Intelligence Agency the specific obligations set forth below. 1. It is my understanding that in the course of my employment with the Central Intelligence Agency I will be given access to information which a) is classified in accordance with the standards set forth in Executive Order 11652 of March 8, 1972, as amended and b) contains intelligence sources and methods. All classified information and all information containing intelligence sources and methods so acquired by me in the course of my employment remain the property of the United States and I further agree to surrender upon demand by the duly authorized official of the Central Intelligence Agency, or upon my separation from said Agency, any classified material and any material containing intelligence sources and methods which have come into my possession as a result of my employment with said Agency. 2. I hereby agree that I will never divulge, publish or reveal by writing, word, conduct or otherwise any classified information or information containing intelligence sources and methods, as now defined or will hereafter be defined in the official regulations of the Central Intelligence Agency during my period of employment and to the extent such sources and methods continue to be protected by such regulations, to any unauthorized person without prior consent of the Director of Central Intelligence or his duly authorized representative. I further agree that any material which is related to intelligence or intelligence sources and methods and prepared for publication by me will be submitted to the Director of Central Intelligence or his duly authorized representative for the purpose of determining whether said material contains any classified information or information containing intelligence sources and methods that should be deleted from said material prior to my discussing with or showing same to publishers, editors or literary agents. I agree Approved.For Release 2001/09/03 : CIA-RDP83B00823R000100080013-5 Approv or Release 2001/09/03: CIA-RDP83 823R000100080013-5 that the Director of Central Intelligence or his duly authorized representative shall have the authority to make the final determination as to what information in the materials submitted must be deleted because it is classified or contains intelligence sources and methods. If I fail to comply with any of these procedures, I hereby assign all rights, title and interest in any and all royalties, remunerations and emoluments that have resulted or that will or may result from any such divulgence, publication or revelation to the United States Government. 3. I recognize that breach of this agreement by me may cause serious damage to the interests of the United States. I further recognize that such damage is difficult to reasonably anticipate and measure. For these reasons I recognize and agree that all rights, title and interest in any and all other royalties, remunerations and emoluments from any source whatever resulting from any unauthorized disclosure by me will become the sole property of the United States. 4. I recognize and agree that the United States may, prior to any unauthorized disclosure by me, choose to apply to an appropriate court for an appropriate order prohibiting disclosure. I understand further that any breach on my part of the obligations contained in this agreement could subject me to administrative action including termination of my employment and nothing in this agreement constitutes a waiver on the part of the United States of criminal prosecution for any breach of this agreement on my part. 5. I have read the provisions of the espionage laws (sections 793, 794 and 798 of Title 18, United States Code) and I am aware that unauthorized disclosure of classified information relating to the national defense may subject me to prosecution for violation of those laws. I have read the National Security Act of 1947, as amended, and the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949, as amended, which specifically place a responsibility on the Director of Central Intelligence to. protect. intelligence sources and methods from unauthorized disclosure. 6. I further agree to keep myself thoroughly familiar with, and to comply with, applicable CIA security procedures and regulations. I understand that the burden is upon me to ascertain if the information is classified or contains intelligence sources and methods and who is authorized to receive it, pursuant to applicable security regulations. Approved For Release 2001/09/03 : CIA-RDP83B00823R000100080013-5 Approv or Release 2001/09/03: CIA-RDP83 823R000100080013-5 I recognize that all the conditions and obligations imposed on me by this agreement with respect to the protection of classified information and information containing intelligence sources and methods apply during my employment and continue after that relationship has terminated. I make this agreement without any mental reservations or purpose of evasion. SIGNATURE Approved For Release 2001/09/03 : CIA-RDP83B00823R000100080013-5 Ap FORM NO. 2 3 7 Use previous editions 1-67 L grove asp ~I?R91OOO8 UNCLASSIFIED ONFIDENTIAL SECRET OFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP TO NAME AND ADDRESS DATE INITIALS 15 APR s 6 Z 3 4 5 6 ACTION DIRECT REPLY PREPARE REPLY APPROVAL DISPATCH RECOMMENDATION COMMENT FILE RETURN CONCURRENCE INFORMATION SIGNATURE Remarks FOLD HERE TO RETURN TO SENDER FROM: NAME. ADDRESS AND PHONE NO. DATE 15;76 23 PQM?NW 8 e 7001109 ROUTING' AND RECORD SHEET SUBJECT: (Optional) Chief, Policy and Plans Group EXTENSION I NO. 4E 58, Headquarters lx5311. TO: (Officer designation, room number, and building) 25X1A RECEIVED 12I 6 :13 A P R. 1x76 FORWARDED' OFFICER'S INITIALS PX1A 12ppR1976 COMMENTS (Number each comment to show from whom to whom. Draw a line across column after each comment.) I'Attached is a draft revised Secre Agreement which Ed is proposing for use in CIA to-satisfy Section 7a of E0 11905. His idea is that after a certain date thi~ would replace the current EOD Agreement', but would not be reciprocally implemented.. If you have any problems with its wording please let me know by COB.13 April. FORM L a ? USE PREVIOUS pOr ase - 3-62 (~ I EDITIONS [ t(,~t~ CONFIDENTIAL 0 USE ONLY Q uNtLASS3F1ED Entrance-on Duty Secrecy Agreement #NCLASSI FI E1hpprov e. 001109/03 : CIA- R ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET n rance o FROM` 25~C1A EXTENSION Chief, o icy and Plans Group 4E 58, Headquarters x5311 TO: (Officer designation, room number, and DATE building) FORM b 1? US EDITIE E t n Duty Secrecy Agreement know by COB 13 April. Stu to [ I CONFIDENTIAL M (NT__ER_L - ._ n ti~l ar- r?rcarsrn 1008001,-5D_ SECRET 12 APR 197 COMMENTS (Number each comment to show from whom to whom. Draw a line across column after each comment.) Attached is a draft revised Seamy Agreement which td is proposing for use in CIA to-satisfy Section 7a of EO 11905..- His idea is that after a certain date thi would replace the current Ffln Agreement, but would not be reciprocally implemented. If you have any Droblemc ith its wording please let