Temporary authorization granted by principal accrediting authority (PAA) or authorizing official (AO) for an information system to process information based on preliminary results of a security evaluation of the system. (To be replaced by ATO and plan of action and milestones (POA&M)) Rationale: Term has been replaced by the term "authorization to operate (ATO)" with conditions.
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Temporary authorization granted by principal accrediting authority (PAA) or authorizing official (AO) for an information system to process information based on preliminary results of a security evaluation of the system. (To be replaced by ATO and plan of action and milestones (POA&M)) Rationale: Term has been replaced by the term "authorization to operate (ATO)" with conditions.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Interim Approval To Operate (iato) (c.f.d.). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/interim-approval-to-operate-iato-c-f-d
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