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


### Answer
The term **original information** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 78u* as follows -

> information that—


(A) is derived from the independent knowledge or analysis of a whistleblower

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 78u*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2B-SECURITIES EXCHANGES**

