### Question
How is the "system of records" defined?


### Answer
The term **system of records** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 405* as follows -

> given such term in section 552a(a)(5) of title 5.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 405*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

