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1. Classified Information shall be transmitted in accordance with internal law of the Originating Party or as otherwise agreed between the Competent Security Authorities.
2. Electronic transmission of Classified Information may take place only by using cryptographic means in accordance with procedures to be approved jointly by the Competent Security Authorities.
3. At the request of the Originating Party, the Receiving Party shall provide the Originating Party with confirmation, in writing, that it has received Classified Information.
4. The Parties, through their respective Competent Security Authority, shall advise a contractor of the means and the packaging standards that the Parties have jointly approved for the transmission of Classified Information.
5. If Classified Information is too voluminous to be transmitted by approved courier, the Parties, through their respective Competent Security Authority, shall jointly approve a transportation plan that describes how they intend to transmit the Classified Information. That plan may include the type of transport, the route, and the type of escort for the Classified Information.