Any activity, function, operation, or other circumstance the Government authorizes; also the standard to apply when determining whether individuals, organizations, or groups of users may receive or access controlled unclassified information (CUI) that is not subject to a limited dissemination control authorized by the CUI Executive Agent. Source: 32 CFR 2002 (draft)
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Any activity, function, operation, or other circumstance the Government authorizes; also the standard to apply when determining whether individuals, organizations, or groups of users may receive or access controlled unclassified information (CUI) that is not subject to a limited dissemination control authorized by the CUI Executive Agent. Source: 32 CFR 2002 (draft)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Lawful Government Purpose. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/lawful-government-purpose
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