The thesis seeks to answer the questions of what is classified information, how it works, what it takes for a document to become classified information, how it is handled properly, how it is transmitted, read, forwarded, etc. The chosen topic for my thesis is the result of my own curiosity as to what is classified information, and to which data in relation to its secrecy a layman can access. Mere mortals, i.e. persons who do not have any authorisation, can only access to some abstract answers of classified information and informations that are available online. To a basic question submitted to the Office for the Protection of Classified Information we receive a short and concise answer, e.g."that they unfortunately can not help us." The thesis is therefore formed mainly on the basis of already known facts, theory and personal knowledge about how classified information is being handled. During my research it became clear that the secret data in Slovenia is not something as interesting as one would imagine it to be, and as it is shown in a variety of American movies. In Slovenia, the average number of classified documents marked "Top Secret," at a specific ministry is very low. Each ministry has a few of these documents, approximately one or two; and even that number applies for only more important ministries. All other documents with different levels of secrecy are sent with ordinary courier mail. Certification of one's identity with specialised I.D. cards for one's authorisation to handle classified information is usually more an exception rather than the rule. This is due to the fact that operating with classified information in Slovenia is not a priority; it is not unusual that some information finds its way very quickly into public. This is currently happening all around the world, especially in the United States that are more interesting, their information is more desirable and sought. Slovenia is a small country that is not in the center of attention, so its data is not as desirable as that of other, more important countries. Classified information is therefore less valued in Slovenia and for now the current situation is far from it for anyone to take more interest in handling classified information more judiciously. A different approach and greater respect for those who are dealing with classified information and acting acording to the laws, all that would contribute to improvements in this area.
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