Primary definition
Information that is false but not created or shared with the intention of causing harm
Also known asfalse information · inaccurate information · unintentional misinformation
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— CIS/EI-ISAC Essential Guide to Election SecurityView source
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Information that is false but not created or shared with the intention of causing harm
CIS/EI-ISAC Essential Guide to Election Security · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Misinformation. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/misinformation
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