3-80. Because of these restrictions, commanders should ensure information and sensitive information are not only lawfully collected or acquired, but are also lawfully retained and disseminated. The DOD operates under the common Congressional mandate to ensure all agencies, including the DOD, share homeland security and homeland defense information and intelligence with the proper authorities to identify threats rapidly and effectively. The key is to understand authorities and the requirement to protect civil rights. Because information acquired during DSCA missions often refers to persons not affiliated with the DOD, commanders require their subordinates to segregate and label electronic and paper files generated during a DSCA mission. This facilitates efficient disposal of all information on persons and organizations not affiliated with the DOD when missions are completed.