### Question
How does the law define financial institution?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 6809*, **financial institution** is defined as:

> any institution the business of which is engaging in financial activities as described in section 1843(k) of title 12

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 6809*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 94-PRIVACY > SUBCHAPTER I-DISCLOSURE OF NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION**

