### Question
How is the "classified information" defined?


### Answer
The term **classified information** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 2471* as follows -

> any information that has been determined pursuant to Executive Order No. 12333 of December 4, 1981 (50 U.S.C. 401 note), Executive Order No. 12958 of April 17, 1995 (50 U.S.C. 435 note), or successor orders, to require protection against unauthorized disclosure and that is so designated

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2471*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER VI-DEFINITIONS**

