### Question
How is the "governmental entity" defined?


### Answer
The term **governmental entity** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 2711* as follows -

> a department or agency of the United States or any State or political subdivision thereof

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2711*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 121-STORED WIRE AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSACTIONAL RECORDS ACCESS**

