### Question
What does integrity mean?


### Answer
**Integrity** has the following meaning in *38 U.S.C. § 5727*:

> guarding against improper information modification or destruction, and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 5727*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 57-RECORDS AND INVESTIGATIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-INFORMATION SECURITY**

