Official with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating a system at an acceptable level of risk. This term is synonymous with authorizing official, designated accrediting authority, and delegated accrediting authority. Rationale: Term has been replaced by the term "authorizing official".
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Official with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating a system at an acceptable level of risk. This term is synonymous with authorizing official, designated accrediting authority, and delegated accrediting authority. Rationale: Term has been replaced by the term "authorizing official".
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Designated Approval Authority (daa) (c.f.d.). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/designated-approval-authority-daa-c-f-d
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