### Question
How does the law define unauthorized person?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 798*, **unauthorized person** is defined as:

> any person who, or agency which, is not authorized to receive information of the categories set forth in subsection (a) of this section, by the President, or by the head of a department or agency of the United States Government which is expressly designated by the President to engage in communication intelligence activities for the United States

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 798*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 37-ESPIONAGE AND CENSORSHIP**

