A list of URLs, domains, users, or other identifiers, that have had system access or privileges blocked. Election offices may wish to "add" domains to be blocked to a blacklist, maintained by their system administrator. Code n. Synonym for program or software. v. to create or modify software.
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A list of URLs, domains, users, or other identifiers, that have had system access or privileges blocked. Election offices may wish to "add" domains to be blocked to a blacklist, maintained by their system administrator. Code n. Synonym for program or software. v. to create or modify software.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Blacklist. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/blacklist
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