### Question
How is the term sensitive information defined?


### Answer
The term **sensitive information** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 278g* as the following:

> any information, the loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to or modification of which could adversely affect the national interest or the conduct of Federal programs, or the privacy to which individuals are entitled under section 552a of title 5 (the Privacy Act), but which has not been specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order or an Act of Congress to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 278g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY**

