### Question
How is the "swap data repository" defined?


### Answer
The term **swap data repository** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1a* as follows -

> any person that collects and maintains information or records with respect to transactions or positions in, or the terms and conditions of, swaps entered into by third parties for the purpose of providing a centralized recordkeeping facility for swaps

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-COMMODITY EXCHANGES**

