Financial Records Under Intelligence Scrutiny
The category IFNC, which stands for financial records obtained for intelligence or counterintelligence purposes, is a marked category of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under 12 USC 3412(a). These financial records are used for investigation or analysis purposes and are subject to sanctions outlined in 12 USC 3417 and 12 USC 3418.
To find the source documents for such information, the following approach is generally applicable:
- Identify the Originating Agency or Office: Since CUI//SP-IFNC concerns intelligence-related financial records, the source documents typically reside within the intelligence community or related agencies responsible for counterintelligence and financial investigations.
- Consult Official Procedures and Guidelines: Access to such source documents is governed by specific security and classification protocols. Agencies like the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) or the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) provide guidelines on handling CUI with the SP-IFNC specific marking. These documents explain how to find, request, and handle source materials.
- Use Authorized Channels and Systems: Source documents for CUI//SP-IFNC categories are generally stored in secure government systems or classified databases used by authorized personnel. Access is controlled, and requesters must have appropriate clearance and a "need to know."
- Reference Marking and Control Documents: Key marking guidance documents, such as those issued by National Archives or NARA's Controlled Unclassified Information program, describe how to track source documents for CUI subcategories.
- Coordinate with Security and Records Management Officials: Typically, one should work with the agency’s CUI program manager, records officers, or security personnel who manage CUI handling protocols. They can direct you to the official repositories or document collections from which the financial intelligence data was derived.
- Search Official Records and Databases: Intelligence financial records are often part of investigations, audits, or reports maintained within classified financial intelligence systems (such as the Treasury’s FinCEN, or Defense Intelligence Agency databases) or counterintelligence case files.
No publicly accessible sources directly provide detailed instructions or repositories specifically for the CUI//SP-IFNC category. The results include unrelated financial or aerospace project discussions and property classifications, so for precise source documents related to CUI//SP-IFNC, consultation with the specific intelligence agency or through official CUI management channels is necessary.
If you have authorized access, contacting the agency’s CUI/Information Security Office or referring to government manuals on Controlled Unclassified Information handling published by NARA or ODNI will be essential next steps.
- To gain access to financial records related to intelligence and counterintelligence investigations, one may need to contact the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) or the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), as they provide guidelines on handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) with the SP-IFNC specific marking.
- The source documents for intelligence-related financial information are typically stored in secure government systems or classified databases, and access is generally controlled and restricted to authorized personnel with appropriate clearance and a "need to know."
