Political Declaration setting out the framework for the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom

V.
 
C
LASSIFIED AND SENSITIVE NON
-
CLASSIFIED INFORMATION 
 
116.
 
The Parties agree to conclude a Security of Information Agreement, along with 
Implementing Arrangements, that would provide for reciprocal guarantees for the handling 
and protection of the Parties' classified information.
 
 
117.
 
Where necessary, the Parties should set out the terms for the protection of sensitive non-
classified information provided and exchanged between them
 
 
 

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PART
 
IV:
 
INSTITUTIONAL
 
AND
 
OTHER
 
HORIZONTAL
 
ARRANGEMENTS
 
 
I.
 
S
TRUCTURE 
 
118.
 
The future relationship should be based on an overarching institutional framework covering 
chapters and linked agreements relating to specific areas of cooperation, while recognising 
that the precise legal form of this future relationship will be determined as part of the formal 
negotiations. Where appropriate, the Parties may establish specific governance arrangements 
in individual areas.
 
 
119.
 
The Parties may also decide that an agreement should sit outside of the overarching 
institutional framework, and in those cases should provide for appropriate governance 
arrangements.
 
 
120.
 
The Parties note that the overarching institutional framework could take the form of an 
Association Agreement.