The DHS has moved to a “responsibility to provide” approach when it comes to information. I’m sure that’s not true in a lot of instances, but at least it’s something that is viewed as a standard.
Greater Information Sharing: The Office of Intelligence and Analysis I&A leads DHS efforts to improve the sharing of information and intelligence with federal, state, local and tribal partners, and to change the culture from a “need to know” approach to a “responsibility to provide.” I&A has deployed 22 intelligence officers to Fusion Centers across the country, with a goal of 35 by the end of 2008. DHS has also deployed networks such as the Homeland Security Data Network, a system for securely communicating classified information, to 18 centers and anticipates deploying to 40 centers next year.