Primary definition
The precaution that two people should be required for the successful initiation of an administrative function of a voting system. VVSG.
Also known astwo-person control · two-person rule · dual control · 2-person control · 2-person rule · dual authorization
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The precaution that two people should be required for the successful initiation of an administrative function of a voting system. VVSG.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Dual Person Control. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/dual-person-control
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