WHAT IS CDI?

Controlled Technical Information / Controlled Unclassified Information

This term is used to identify information that requires protection under DFARS Clause 252.204-7012. Covered defense information is unclassified controlled technical information (CTI) or other information as described in the controlled unclassified information (CUI) Registry that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls*, and is either:

• Marked or otherwise identified in the contract, task order, or delivery order and provided to the contractor by or on behalf of DoD, in support of the performance of the contract or

• Collected, developed, received, transmitted, used, or stored by or on behalf of the contractor, in support of the performance of the contract.

* Pursuant to and consistent with law, regulations, and Government-wide policies