### Question
How is the term statistical agency or unit defined?


### Answer
The term **statistical agency or unit** is defined in *44 U.S.C. § 3561* as the following:

> an agency or organizational unit of the executive branch whose activities are predominantly the collection, compilation, processing, or analysis of information for statistical purposes, as designated by the Director under section 3562

#### Citation:
  - *44 U.S.C. § 3561*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-COORDINATION OF FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY > SUBCHAPTER III-CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION PROTECTION AND STATISTICAL EFFICIENCY > Part A-General**

