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


### Answer
The term **classified information** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 834* as the following:

> information which, for reasons of national security, is specifically designated by a United States Government agency for limited or restricted dissemination or distribution

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 834*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-INTERNAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-PERSONNEL SECURITY PROCEDURES IN NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY**

