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(PIV) The process of creating and using a governmentwide secure and reliable form of identification for federal employees and contractors, in support of HSPD 12, Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
Also known asPIV · Personal Identity Verification Card · PIV Card · HSPD-12 PIV
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(PIV) The process of creating and using a governmentwide secure and reliable form of identification for federal employees and contractors, in support of HSPD 12, Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
The Cyber Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Personal Identity Verification. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/personal-identity-verification
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