Classified information is a vital component of national and international security in the contemporary world. This type of information, meticulously protected by governments and organizations, encompasses a wide range of sensitive content that, if it falls into the wrong hands, could pose a significant threat to a nation’s security, stability and strategic interests.

The nature of Classified Information

Classified information may include data on military operations, intelligence strategies, advanced technologies, intelligence sources, as well as sensitive diplomatic and political information.

The classification of this information is made according to the seriousness of the damage that its disclosure could cause, and is divided into different levels of classification, such as “Limited Disclosure”, “Confidential”, “Reserved” and “Secret”, and their international equivalents.