### Question
How does the law define whistleblower?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 78u*, **whistleblower** is defined as:

> any individual who provides, or 2 or more individuals acting jointly who provide, information relating to a violation of the securities laws to the Commission, in a manner established, by rule or regulation, by the Commission

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 78u*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2B-SECURITIES EXCHANGES**

