1. A person, organization, or other entity (including a
computer or
computer system), that employs the services provided by a
telecommunication system, or by an
information processing system, for
transfer of information. (
188 )
Note: A user functions as a source or final destination of
user information, or both.
Synonym subscriber. 2. [A] person or process accessing an AIS by direct connections (
e.g. , via terminals) or indirect connections.
Note: "Indirect
connection" relates to persons who prepare
input data or receive
output that is not reviewed for content or classification by a responsible individual. [
NIS]