Methods by which access to specific data, procedures, and other resources is restricted or controlled. The most common access control is a username/password combination. Election officials must control access to resources within the scope of the election systems they supervise. A typical criteria is "need to know", implying that election workers only have access to appropriate data and resources within the scope of their responsibility.
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Methods by which access to specific data, procedures, and other resources is restricted or controlled. The most common access control is a username/password combination. Election officials must control access to resources within the scope of the election systems they supervise. A typical criteria is "need to know", implying that election workers only have access to appropriate data and resources within the scope of their responsibility.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Access Controls. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/access-controls
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