Primary definition
An application protocol to transfer data between web servers and web browsers.
Also known ashttp
— EAC Information Technology TerminologyView source
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission
An application protocol to transfer data between web servers and web browsers.
EAC Information Technology Terminology · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Hypertext Transfer Protocol (http). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/hypertext-transfer-protocol-http
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