On CUI documents, what information should accompany the designation?

• A. Date of creation.
• B. Handling or category information.
• C. Recipient contact information.
• D. Classification level.

Answer: (B)

On CUI documents, the designation is paired with specific handling or category information. This combination tells you what kind of CUI you’re dealing with and exactly what protections and restrictions apply—who may access it, how it can be transmitted, how it must be stored, and how it should be disposed of. That guidance is what ensures consistent safeguarding across all recipients and workflows.

For example, a document marked as CUI with a category such as Privacy Information would also include handling instructions like restricting disclosure to a need-to-know audience, requiring encryption in transit, and using approved storage locations. Dates of creation or recipient contact information aren’t part of the designation, and CUI doesn’t rely on a traditional “classification level” like classified information—the emphasis is on the category and the required handling.