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


### Answer
The term **affiliate** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 6809* as follows -

> any company that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with another company

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 6809*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 94-PRIVACY > SUBCHAPTER I-DISCLOSURE OF NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION**

