### Question
How does the law define covered entity?


### Answer
Under *6 U.S.C. § 1533*, **covered entity** is defined as:

> given such term in section 160.103 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the day before December 18, 2015).

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 1533*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-CYBERSECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-OTHER CYBER MATTERS**

