Primary definition
The practice of protecting digital information from unauthorized access, corruption, or theft throughout its entire lifecycle.
Also known asInformation Security · InfoSec · Cyber Data Protection · Digital Security
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 10, 2026
— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
The practice of protecting digital information from unauthorized access, corruption, or theft throughout its entire lifecycle.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Data Security. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/data-security
Sources
2 cited · last checked Aug 10, 2026
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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
Disputed
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