### Question
How does FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE define material breach?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 1881a*, **material breach** is defined as:

> significant noncompliance with applicable law or an order of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court concerning any acquisition of abouts communications

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 1881a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE > SUBCHAPTER VI-ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES REGARDING CERTAIN PERSONS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES**

