Is Fouo Exempt from Foia

FOUO is not a security classification, it is protective marking /caveat. It is not classified according to Executive Order, but is exempt from disclosure to the public under exemptions 2 through 9 of the FOIA.

Is FOUO subject to FOIA?

FOUO information may be passed to officials in other departments and agencies of the executive and judicial branches to fulfill a government function. Mark the records “For Official Use Only,” and tell the recipient the information is exempt from public disclosure under the FOIA and whether it needs special handling.

Is FOUO considered classified information?

For Official Use Only (FOUO) is a document designation, not a classification. This designation is used by Department of Defense and a number of other federal agencies to identify information or material which, although unclassified, may not be appropriate for public release.