Type of physical protective packaging used to contain and dispense keying material in punched or printed tape form. Rationale: Although being phased out, canisters are still in circulation. However term is being marked C.F.D. in anticipation of removal in the future.
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Type of physical protective packaging used to contain and dispense keying material in punched or printed tape form. Rationale: Although being phased out, canisters are still in circulation. However term is being marked C.F.D. in anticipation of removal in the future.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Canister (comsec) (c.f.d.). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 14, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/canister-comsec-c-f-d
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