### Question
How is the "individual" defined?


### Answer
The term **individual** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 552a* as follows -

> a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 552a*
  - Heading: **PART I-THE AGENCIES GENERALLY > CHAPTER 5-ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE > SUBCHAPTER II-ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE**

