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


### Answer
The term **public information** is defined in *44 U.S.C. § 3502* as the following:

> any information, regardless of form or format, that an agency discloses, disseminates, or makes available to the public

#### Citation:
  - *44 U.S.C. § 3502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-COORDINATION OF FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY**

