### Question
How does the law define affiliate?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 6809*, **affiliate** is defined as:

> 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**

