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File

File: A collection of related data, stored on media.

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A collection of related data, stored on media. Files will be identified by a system-valid filename.

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Used in request and response messages. VoterId optionally uses this class for FileValue to specify a filename for voter identification purposes such as for a utility bill. AdditionalInfo also optionally includes FileValue. File extends the xsd:base64Binary type to add the attributes for filename and (Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extensions) MIME type, e.g., application/pdf for a file of type PDF. The Image element uses this class as an base class, thus Image can be used when the type of file is for an image, e.g., image/png. Attribute Multiplicity Type Attribute Description Data 1 base64Binary The file content encoded using base64. FileName 0.1 String The filename. MimeType 0.1 String The MIME type associated with the file.

Source: Voter Records Interchange Common Data Format Specification Version 1.0Type: external

Sources

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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
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EAC IT Glossary for Election Officials
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
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Voter Records Interchange Common Data Format Specification Version 1.0
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