### Question
What does availability mean?


### Answer
**Availability** has the following meaning in *38 U.S.C. § 5727*:

> ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 5727*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 57-RECORDS AND INVESTIGATIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-INFORMATION SECURITY**

