### Question
Can you define what Bank Secrecy Act officer means?


### Answer
**Bank Secrecy Act officer** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 3423*:

> an individual responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements mandated by subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31 (commonly known as the "Bank Secrecy Act")

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 3423*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-RIGHT TO FINANCIAL PRIVACY**

