### Question
How is the "computer" defined?


### Answer
The term **computer** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 438* as follows -

> any electronic, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, or other high speed data processing device performing logical, arithmetic, or storage functions, and includes any data storage facility or communications facility directly related to or operating in conjunction with such device and any data or other information stored or contained in such device

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 438*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER VI-ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION**

