HANDBOOK RESTRICTIONS ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES

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HANDBOOK
RESTRICTIONS ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . .
II. ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION IN GENERAL . . . . . . . . ? 1
A. Consensual . . 1
1. Concerning U.S.~Persons . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Concerning Non-U.S. Persons. . . . . . . . . . 2
B. Non-Consensual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. Concerning U.S.Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Concerning Pion-U.S. Persons. . . . . . ... . . 2
Publicly Available Information . ? . . . . 3
Information Gratuitously Provided by ?on-CIA
Persons or Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . 3
III. PHYSICAL SURVEILLANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
A. Of U.S. Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
B. Of Non-U.S.-Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C. Emergency Situations . . . . . . . . . . 3
IV. ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . 4
A. Consensual . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-
B. Non-Consensual . . . . . . ? ? 4
C. Liaison with Other Federal Agencies. . . . . . . 4-
D. Emergency Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
E. Testing of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
V. UPNICONSENTED PHYSICAL SEARCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
A. i'Iithin the U. S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
B. Of U.S. Persons Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S
VI. MAIL INTERCEPTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
VII. ANTINARCOTICS OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
VIII. LIAISON PROBLEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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IX. UNDISCLOSED PARTICIPATION IN C COUPS 1-WITHIN THE
UNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
X. DISSEI'IINAT ION AND STORAGE . 'r... . . 6
XI. DRUG ID PERE,OTFATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
X I I . EXAMI IAT IO d OF TAX INFORF IAT ION. . . . . . . . . .., .. . . 7
XIII. PROHIBITION OF ASSASSIUATIOiV. 7
XIV. ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL LAN ENFORCI~.UEmC
AUTHORITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
XV; LIAISON WITH OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES .
XVI SOURCES AND AGEPJTS. . . . .
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I iP)BOOK
RESTRICTIO'iTS ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
This Handbook is intended only as a summary and reference material
for the fuse of Agency personnel involved in the collection and dissem-
ination of foreign intelligence. It is not to.be regarded as a compre-
hensive treatise on restrictions applicable to foreign intelligence
activities.
CAVEAT: For additional guidance, always consult Headquarters
Regulations and Executive Ter 11905 (annotated).
I. Definitions
A. 'United States Person": United States citizens, aliens admitted
to the United States for permanent residence, and. corporations or other
organizations incorporated or organized in the United States. (Refer to
Executive Order 11905, section 5a.)
B. '"Collection": any one or more of the gathering, analysis,
dissemination, or storage,of non-publicly available information
` without
th - f d express consent o- t e subject o ? the information. e r
to Executive Order 11905, section 5a.)
C. Other Definitions: See Executive Order 11905, sections 2 and
5 (a)
'II, Acquisition of Information in General
A. CONSENSUAL (with express permission of subject)
1. Concerning; U. S. Persons
a. The acquisition of such information is permissible.
(Refer to Executive
Order 11905, sections 4b,.5a 1 , 51-L)(7), and 5b(7)
(iv) . )
b. Polyrraphing of persons not affiliated or to be
affiliated with the Agency must be approved in
writing by Headquarters. (Refer to
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2. Concerning Non-U.S. Persons
The acquisition of such information is'permissible.
(Refer to, Executive Order 11905, section 4b.)
B. Non-Consensual (iaithout express permission of subject)
Concerning U.S. Persons' activities iii'thin the United
States may not be collected by? means; except:
a. foreign intelligence or counterintelligence information.
(Refer to Executive STAT
Order 11905, section Sb(7) (i) and ` (iv) .)
b. information concerning past or presont employees,
applicants, or contractors when necessary to protect
national security information.-or intelligence
sources and methods from d.i.sclosure... (Refer to
'Executive'Order 11905, section 5(b)
(7) (ii).)
c. information concerning the :identity' of U.S.-persons
in contact with those listed in'-(h). or with' a non-
U.S. person who is the subject, of.foreign"' intel li
.ence or counterintelligenc'e,inquiry. (Refer to
Executive Order 11905, section Sb(7)
d. information concerning, persons reasonably believed
to be'potential sources or contacts, but only to the
extent necessary to determine their suitability.
(Refer to Executive Order 11905, STAT
section Sb (7) (iii) .)
e. information concerning U.S. persons reasonably
believed to be acting-on behalf of a foreign power,
or'engaging in international: terrorist or narcotics
activities. (Refer to[ I Executive STAT
Order 11905, section v
f. information concerning persons or activities posing
a.clear threat.to foreign intelligence agency
facilities or i,ersonnel. (Refer ?t STAT
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Executive Order 11905, section Sb(7)(vi).)
2. Concerning Non-U. S. Persons. The acquisition of such
information is .permissible, except by-,1
Electronic surveillance within the United States.
(Refer to Executive Order 11905,
section 5b
b. Unconsented physical searches within the United
States. (Referr to Executive Order 11905,
section 5b(3).)
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C. Publicly Available Information on any subject or persons may
be acquire without restriction if it relates to foreign intelligence.
(Refer tol Executive Order 11905, sections 5a(1) and 4b.)
D. Information Gratuitously Provided by Non-CIA Persons or
Organizations
1. The U.S. Supreme Court's current ,"silver platter" theory
allows such information to be accepted by the Agency.
(Refer to 0 U.S. v. Shea, 436 F. 2d 740 (9th Cir.
1970).)
2. The Agency must not in any way request, suggest, or
encourage that such information be provided to it.
(Refer tol and U.S. v. Shea, supra.)
Physical Surveillance
A. Of U.S. Persons
1. Consult Headquarters for prior approval. (Refer to
Executive Order 11905, section:5b.(l).)
2. Generally, permission will be`granted only in those
situations concerning:
a. the protection of foreign intelligence sources and
methods or national security information frrn?i
disclosure by a past or present em loyee or con-
tractor; (Refer to Executive
Order. 11905, section 5b (1) (i) . )
b. the identity of U.S. persons contacting the subject
of foreign intellige ligence
inquiries; (Refer to Executive
Order 11905, section 5b(1)(ii).) or
c. U.S. persons outside the United States reasonably
believed to be acting on behalf of a foreign power,
engaging in international terrorist or narcotics
activities, or activities threatenin national
security. (Refer to Executive
Order. 11905, section 5b.(l)(iii).)
E. Of Non-U.'S. Persons is permissible. (Refer to Executive
Order 111,105, section
C. Emergency Situations: Consult Chief of Station; contact
Headquarters immediately.' (Refer to Executive
Order 11905, section 5b(l).)
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IV. Electronic Surveillance
A. Consensual: the electronic acquisition. of :in:formation. is
permissible if the intercepted communication is:
a public communication (i..e.,`radi0, television);-
acquired with the express consent of a party thereto
(i.e., telephone monitor)', or
a non-electronic communication acquired with the express
consent of a person visibly present at the communication
i.e. visible agent with hidden microphone). (Refer to
Executi.ve,Order.11905, sections 4b and 5a(3).)
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Non-Consensual
1. prohibited within 'the United States. (Refer to
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Executive Order 11905, section 5b(2).)
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made from or received in the United States:
consult Head uarters for prior approval. (Refer to
.Executive Order 11905, section 5b(2).)
Generally, Headquarters approvalwill be granted
only if the U.S.._person is reasonably believed to be
acting as, an agent of.a foreign..po?w,fer. (Refer to
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C.,.. Liaison with Other Federal Agencies : I7 lien 'electronic surveillance
within the . is eeme _necessary,may:.
1. ask other federal agencies to perform such surveillance.
(Refer t Executive. Order 11905, section 5b(2).)
2. provide teclulical assistance for such surveillance.
(Refer to Executive Order 11905, section 5b(2).)
D. Emergency Situations: Consult Headquarters for prior approval
E.. Testing of Equipment in the U. S. is. permissible only if:
1. no communication is aurally acquired, and testing is kept
to the min:L-num feasible.
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2.' no information concerning the'substance, intent, or
meaning of any communication intercepted is disclosed to
anyone by the technicians conducting the test; any
printout of an intercepted communication made during
testing is destroyed upon completion of the test or
within 24 hours, whichever is sooner; and no persons
other than technicians conducting the test have access to
such printouts. (Refer to Executive Order 11905,
section 5b(2).)
V. Unconsented Physical Searches
A. I'lithin the United States: prohibited. (Refer to
Executive Order 11905, section 3).)
E. Of U.S. Persons Abroad
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1. Consult Headquarters for prior approval. (Refer too STAT
Executive Order.11905, section 5b(3).)
Headquarters must be provided with all facts supporting a
reasonable belief that the subject U.S. person is an
agent of a foreign power or terrorist group; relating to
any intrusion which might occur upon the property or
possessions of any other persons and supporting.a
reasonable belief that the information sought is foreign
intelligence or counterintelligence which cannot reasonably
be obtained in a less intrusive manner.
3. No force or violence or threat thereof shall be used.
4. The only information from such searches,to be retained or
disclosed by CIA shall be-:
a,o foreign intelligence or counterintelligence information.
b. information indicating involvement in activities in
violation'of U.S. law, which information shall only
be disse:iiinated to appropriate law enforcement
agencies.
5. Emergency Situations: Consult Headquarters or designated
senior official abroad for prior approval. (Refer to
Executive Order 11905, section 5b(3).)
VI. 'Jail Intercepts (Opening or Examination) in U. S. Postal Channels
or Concerning U.S. Persons: Consult Headquarters for prior a~ royal and
observe all relevant statutes. and regulations. (Refer to STAT
Executive Order 11905, section Sb(4).)
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VII. Antinarcotics Operations. Consult Headquarters frequently and
observe all US..narcotics lawwrs. (Refer to Executive Order 11905,
section 4a(3) and (5).)
VIII. Liaison Problems
A. No assistaitce (equipment, expertise, name traces, money,
manpower, etc.) shall be given liaison services for their operations
targeted on'U.S. persons. (Refer to U.S, v. Shea, sTra, Executive
Order 11905, section 4a(4).)
B. I.noirledge that liaison services are diverting U.S. funds or
equipment to such purposes should be. reported to Headquarters. (Refer
to Executive Order 11905, section 4a(4).)
IX. Undisclosed Participation
(Refer to
s U7ithin the United States.
ecutive r er , section Sb(6) )
A. GrotsCemposeci,';Primarily ofU. S. Persons
1. Undisclosed participation is eniissible for developing
associations and credentials to e used in collecting
foreign intelligence outside the United States.
2. Undisclosed participation is.:prrohibited for collecting
foreign intelligence or counterintelligence.
B. Groups ,Composed Prinarily of Non-U. S. Persons may be infiltrated
if they are reasonably believed acting n e aI ra T'oreign power.
C. Consult Headquarters
X. Dissemination and Storage
A. Consult Headquarters. (Refer tol Executive STAT
Order 11905, section 5c.)
13. Appropriate U.S. law enforcement agencies may be provided
infannation indicating violations of U.S. laws.
C. Records of illegal activities of Agency personnel shall not
be destroyed.
XI. Drug Experimentation
A. Consult P..eadqua-rters for prior approval. (Refer to
B. Permissible only with the. sub.ect's written and witnessed
fully inforried consent. (Refer tol Executive Order 11905,
section 5d.)
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XII. Examination of Tay, Information
A. Consult Headquarters for prior approval. (Refer to
B. Permissible only in conformance with U.S. statutes and regulations.
(Refer tol Executive Order 11905, section Sb(5).)
XIII. Prohibition of Assassination. It is prohibited to engage in, or
conspire to engage in, political assassination. (Refer tol
Executive Order 11905, section 5f.)
XIV. Assistance to State and Local Law Enforcement Authorities
A. Consult Headquarters for prior approval. (Refer tol
Executive Order 11905, section 5e.)
B. Such assistance is generally prohibited unless it involves
the protection of Agency personnel or facilities; or the prevention of
espionage or other criminal activity related to foreign intelligence
or counterintelligence.
XV. Liaison with Other Federal Agencies
A. Consult Headquarters for prior approval.
Executive Order 11905, section 5e(2).)
(Refer to
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B. Generally, such activities will be permitted consistent with
the Agency?s duty to produce, collect, and disseminate foreign intelligence;
to protect Agency personnel and facilities; and to provide specialized
equipment and technical 1aioti 1ed.e to other federal departments and
agencies. (Refer to Executive Order 11905, sections 4a(1),
4a(7) , 3d(xii) , and 5e(2) ii .
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XVI. Sources and Agents
A. Accredited Representatives of U.S. Public Iedia. The Agency
will not enter Into a a1 or contractual relationship With accredited
members. (Refer tol
B. American Clergymen and Missionaries
1. The Agency will not enter into a secret contractual
relationship with the above, although volunteered
information is welcomed. (Refer tol STAT
2. This restriction applies to any person, ordained or
otherwise, sent out by a mission or church to preach,
teach, heal, or proselyte.
3. The Agency will not fund or use as funding cutouts such
groups or individuals.
C. See Annex A. Classified)
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