### Question
Can you define what classified information means?


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

> 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**

