Reference · Secure facilities & shielding
FOCI
Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence
Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) describes when a foreign interest can affect a company's management or operations enough to risk unauthorized access to classified information. A cleared company under FOCI must put an approved mitigation in place to keep its clearance.
What it is
FOCI is a determination that a foreign person or entity has the power — through ownership, contracts, or other means — to direct or decide matters affecting the company's performance of classified contracts.
Why it exists
It protects classified information from foreign access while still allowing companies with foreign ties to hold a Facility Clearance under an approved arrangement.
Who it applies to
Cleared contractors with foreign ownership or influence. Mitigation ranges from board resolutions up to proxy agreements or a voting trust, depending on the degree of FOCI.
Frequently asked
What is FOCI mitigation?
FOCI mitigation is the government-approved arrangement a cleared company under foreign ownership, control, or influence puts in place to keep foreign interests from accessing classified information. Depending on the degree of FOCI, it can range from board resolutions to a proxy agreement or voting trust.
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