### Question
How does PROTECTION OF OPERATIONAL FILES define exempted operational file?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 432d*, **exempted operational file** is defined as:

> a file of an element of the intelligence community that, in accordance with this subchapter, is exempted from the provisions of section 552 of title 5 that require search, review, publication, or disclosure of such file

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 432d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER V-PROTECTION OF OPERATIONAL FILES**

