### Question
How does ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS define classified information?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 2501*, **classified information** is defined as:

> any information that has been determined pursuant to Executive Order No. 12333 of December 4, 1981 ([former] 50 U.S.C. 401 note) [now 50 U.S.C. 3001 note], Executive Order No. 12958 of April 17, 1995 ([former] 50 U.S.C. 435 note), or successor orders, to require protection against unauthorized disclosure and that is so designated

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2501*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS**

