### Question
How does the law define non-Federal entity?


### Answer
Under *6 U.S.C. § 1501*, **non-Federal entity** is defined as:

> any private entity, non-Federal government agency or department, or State, tribal, or local government (including a political subdivision, department, or component thereof)

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 1501*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-CYBERSECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION SHARING**

