What is the classification status of a document once it is declassified?

When a document is declassified, its classification status changes to unclassified. This means that the information is no longer restricted and can be accessed by the public or outside individuals without clearance. Declassification often indicates that the information is no longer sensitive or that a set amount of time has passed since it was originally classified.

This process is an essential part of information management, as it ensures that valuable materials can eventually contribute to public knowledge while still protecting sensitive data during the classified period. Therefore, marking it as unclassified is the appropriate step to indicate that it no longer holds a classified status.