### Question
How is the term designated employee defined?


### Answer
The term **designated employee** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 403w* as the following:

> an employee designated by the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency under subsection (b) of this section

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 403w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-COORDINATION FOR NATIONAL SECURITY**

