### Question
How is the term electronic messages defined?


### Answer
The term **electronic messages** is defined in *44 U.S.C. § 2911* as the following:

> electronic mail and other electronic messaging systems that are used for purposes of communicating between individuals

#### Citation:
  - *44 U.S.C. § 2911*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 29-RECORDS MANAGEMENT BY THE ARCHIVIST OF THE UNITED STATES**

