### Question
Can you define what classified information of the United States means?


### Answer
**Classified information of the United States** is defined as the following in *18 U.S.C. § 1924*:

> information originated, owned, or possessed by the United States Government concerning the national defense or foreign relations of the United States that has been determined pursuant to law or Executive order to require protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interests of national security

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1924*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 93-PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES**

