Document issuance
Controlled PDFs are released to account holders individually, once an administrator has approved the request on record.
Office of Records & Document Access
Controlled documents, released on the record
The Executivesecuritydirectorate Office issues documents to verified account holders. Each request is reviewed and decided by a named administrator, and every refusal comes with a written reason.
- Reviewed individually
- Every request, every document
- Held privately
- Files stored outside the public web root
- Refusals explained
- In writing, by the reviewing administrator
Services
What this office does, and the controls that apply to each function.
Verified accounts
Every account is protected by a hashed password, a session that rotates on sign in, and CSRF checks on every submission.
Access review
Administrators record a decision against each request. Nothing is released automatically and nothing is released in bulk.
Session transparency
Your dashboard reports how many devices currently hold an active session on your account, so you can spot what you do not recognise.
Restricted storage
Files are held outside the public web root and streamed only to the approved account that requested them.
Stated timeframes
Where a request cannot be granted, the reason and the next step are written by the reviewing administrator, not generated.
Public notices
Standing terms that apply to every account on this service.
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Standing notice
Document access is granted per account, per document
An approval recorded against one document does not extend to any other. Each request is reviewed on its own record.
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Standing notice
Downloads are refused until a decision is recorded
Requesting a document you have not been approved for returns a written explanation from the reviewing administrator. Direct links are refused in the same way.
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Security
Sessions close after 120 minutes of inactivity
Repeated failed sign-in attempts are rate limited by email address and network address. Select “Remember me” to stay signed in between browser sessions.
How to request a document
Three steps, and no paper forms.
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Register an account
Provide a name, an email address and a password of at least eight characters. You are signed in immediately.
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Open your dashboard
Published documents are listed with their current status. Locked entries state what is outstanding.
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Await the recorded decision
When an administrator approves your account for a document, the download becomes available on the same screen.
Frequently asked questions
Why can I see a document but not download it?
Listing and release are separate. A document appears once it is published; the download unlocks only when an administrator has recorded an approval against your account for that specific document.
Who decides whether my request is granted?
An administrator reviews each account individually and records a decision. Where access is refused, the administrator writes the reason you are shown.
Can I be refused after previously being approved?
Yes. A decision can be revised at any time, and the change takes effect on your next attempt to download.
What happens if I forget my password?
Password reset is not yet available on this service. Until it is, an administrator must set a new password on your behalf.
Is this an official government service?
No. Executivesecuritydirectorate is an independent document platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the White House, the Executive Office of the President, or any government agency.
Register to request a document
Creating an account takes one form. You will see the status of every published document as soon as you are signed in.