(PIN) A password consisting only of decimal digits. (SP 800-63) (NISTIR) A secret that a claimant memorizes and uses to authenticate his or her identity. PINs are generally only decimal digits. (FIPS 201) (NISTIR) An alphanumeric code or password used to authenticate an identity. SOURCE: FIPS 140-2 A short numeric code used to confirm identity. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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(PIN) A password consisting only of decimal digits. (SP 800-63) (NISTIR) A secret that a claimant memorizes and uses to authenticate his or her identity. PINs are generally only decimal digits. (FIPS 201) (NISTIR) An alphanumeric code or password used to authenticate an identity. SOURCE: FIPS 140-2 A short numeric code used to confirm identity. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Personal Identification Number. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/personal-identification-number
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