The PIDB will hold a public meeting tomorrow, Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the National Archives Building from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. There are still spaces available. You may register through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-interest-declassification-board-meeting-tickets-25546280613 More information about the meeting can be found here.
SAVE THE DATE: PIDB Public Meeting on June 23, 2016
Join us and REGISTER for the next public meeting of the PIDB! When: Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Doors Open: 9:15 a.m. Where: The Archivist's Reception Room, Room 105, National Archives and Records Administration Address: 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC (Enter through the Pennsylvania Ave. Lobby) The Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) will hold … Continue reading SAVE THE DATE: PIDB Public Meeting on June 23, 2016
Declassification Technology Update from the Center for Content Understanding (CCU)
Yesterday, PIDB member Sanford Ungar attended a briefing by Dr. Cheryl Martin entitled, Decision Support Technology for Records Declassification Review and Release. Dr. Martin’s briefing was jointly sponsored by the ODNI and CIA as part of the research supporting the Congressionally-Directed Action tasked by House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence to the Director of National Intelligence … Continue reading Declassification Technology Update from the Center for Content Understanding (CCU)
The DPLAfest: Making Access Happen
On Friday, the PIDB participated in the Digital Public Libraries of America (DPLA) Festival. As a non-profit organization, DPLA brings together America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them available to all users. The festival is an annual series of workshops, presentations, and discussions that brings together librarians, archivists, and museum professionals, developers and technologists, … Continue reading The DPLAfest: Making Access Happen
It’s Always Sunny in Washington
The PIDB continues to hold to the principle of an Open Government recognizing that an informed citizenry strengthens our democracy. We realize that more work needs to be done on the important commitments articulated in the Third National Action Plan for Open Government, particularly streamlining the declassification process. Related to this initiative to limit secrecy … Continue reading It’s Always Sunny in Washington
PIDB Congratulates John W. Ficklin for his Years of Public Service
The Members of the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) congratulate Mr. John W. Ficklin on his January 2016 retirement from government service, completing his forty-three year tenure at the White House as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Records and Access Management at the National Security Council. In his capacity as Senior … Continue reading PIDB Congratulates John W. Ficklin for his Years of Public Service
Sheryl Shenberger, Director of the NDC, Named Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank Award Recipient
The PIDB congratulates Ms. Sheryl Shenberger on being selected as a FY 2015 Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank Award recipient. We understand the Presidential Rank Award Program honors high-performing career senior executives for “sustained extraordinary accomplishment.” The news of Ms. Shenberger being selected for the award was unsurprising to us. We have seen firsthand her dedication … Continue reading Sheryl Shenberger, Director of the NDC, Named Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank Award Recipient
Third Open Government National Action Plan Published
Yesterday, the President issued the Third Open Government National Action Plan (NAP 3.0) as part of the Open Government Partnership, a cornerstone of his administration. Included in the NAP 3.0 are new and extended commitments under the specific initiative, “Streamline the Declassification Process.” Under this initiative, the President pledges to identify processes and tools to … Continue reading Third Open Government National Action Plan Published
Historical Presidential Daily Briefs Declassified
Yesterday at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum, the Director of National Intelligence, General James Clapper, and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), John Brennan, announced the declassification of over 2,500 historical Presidential Daily Briefs (PDB) dated from 1961 through 1969. We, the members of the PIDB, congratulate the Intelligence Community, … Continue reading Historical Presidential Daily Briefs Declassified
Help Strengthen Open Government
The PIDB encourages you to participate in the planning of the Third Open Government National Action Plan (NAP 3.0). The Second Open Government National Action Plan included recommendations the PIDB made in its 2012 Report to the President on Transforming the Security Classification System. These recommendations established the Security Classification Reform Committee, called for the implementation … Continue reading Help Strengthen Open Government