### Question
How does the law define practical utility?


### Answer
Under *44 U.S.C. § 3502*, **practical utility** is defined as:

> the ability of an agency to use information, particularly the capability to process such information in a timely and useful fashion

#### Citation:
  - *44 U.S.C. § 3502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-COORDINATION OF FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY > SUBCHAPTER I-FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY**

