### Question
What does classified information mean?


### Answer
**Classified information** has the following meaning in *50 U.S.C. § 2471*:

> any information that has been determined pursuant to Executive Order No. 12333 of December 4, 1981 ([former] 50 U.S.C. 401 note) [now 50 U.S.C. 3001 note], Executive Order No. 12958 of April 17, 1995 ([former] 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**

