### Question
How does the law define recordkeeping requirement?


### Answer
Under *44 U.S.C. § 3502*, **recordkeeping requirement** is defined as:

> a requirement imposed by or for an agency on persons to maintain specified records, including a requirement to—


(A) retain such records

#### Citation:
  - *44 U.S.C. § 3502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-COORDINATION OF FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY**

