### Question
How does the law define statistical record?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 552a*, **statistical record** is defined as:

> a record in a system of records maintained for statistical research or reporting purposes only and not used in whole or in part in making any determination about an identifiable individual, except as provided by section 8 of title 13

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 552a*
  - Heading: **PART I-THE AGENCIES GENERALLY > CHAPTER 5-ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE > SUBCHAPTER II-ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE**

