### Question
How is the term assistance defined?


### Answer
The term **assistance** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 1885* as the following:

> the provision of, or the provision of access to, information (including communication contents, communications records, or other information relating to a customer or communication), facilities, or another form of assistance

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 1885*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE > SUBCHAPTER VII-PROTECTION OF PERSONS ASSISTING THE GOVERNMENT**

