Executive Order 12333
/ɛɡˈzɛkjətɪv ˈɔrdər wʌn ˈtu θri ˈθri/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. presidential directive issued in 1981 that governs the conduct of intelligence activities to protect national security and privacy rights.
Executive Order 12333 establishes the framework for intelligence gathering by federal agencies.
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Commentary
Executive Order 12333 is a key legal authority for intelligence operations outside the U.S. and guides agency cooperation; drafters should note its ongoing revisions and implications for privacy and civil liberties.
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