All information of any kind, however stored, that is in the custody and control of the Department/Agency (D/A), relates to information in the custody and control of the D/A, or was acquired by D/A employees, or former employees, as part of their official duties or because of their official status within the D/A while such individuals were employed by or served on behalf of the D/A. Source: Title 6 CFR 5.41
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All information of any kind, however stored, that is in the custody and control of the Department/Agency (D/A), relates to information in the custody and control of the D/A, or was acquired by D/A employees, or former employees, as part of their official duties or because of their official status within the D/A while such individuals were employed by or served on behalf of the D/A. Source: Title 6 CFR 5.41
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Official Information. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/official-information
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