First of all, classification of documents is done at all levels of government in all departments, not just the top levels of those departments. Second, the failure of a mid-level employee to classify any document can be quite severe, so many items get classified just to cover the employee’s tail. IOW you can’t get fired for over-classifying, but you sure can for under-classifying. It is becoming quite clear that the whole process of classification needs to be overhauled.
First of all, classification of documents is done at all levels of government in all departments, not just the top levels of those departments. Second, the failure of a mid-level employee to classify any document can be quite severe, so many items get classified just to cover the employee’s tail. IOW you can’t get fired for over-classifying, but you sure can for under-classifying. It is becoming quite clear that the whole process of classification needs to be overhauled.