A specific category of information (e.g., privacy, medical, proprietary, financial, investigative, contractor sensitive, security management), defined by an organization or in some instances, by a specific law, Executive Order (E.O.), directive, policy, or regulation. Source: FIPS PUB 199
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A specific category of information (e.g., privacy, medical, proprietary, financial, investigative, contractor sensitive, security management), defined by an organization or in some instances, by a specific law, Executive Order (E.O.), directive, policy, or regulation. Source: FIPS PUB 199
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Information Type. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/information-type
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