### Question
How does the law define technical data?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2302*, **technical data** is defined as:

> recorded information (regardless of the form or method of the recording) of a scientific or technical nature (including computer software documentation) relating to supplies procured by an agency

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2302*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT   > CHAPTER 137-PROCUREMENT GENERALLY**

