It is clear that voting system must be resistant to tampering or intrusion both by electronic and physical means. Requirements that address the physical aspects of voting system security: locks, tamper-evident seals, etc., form part of the security coverage of the VVSG.
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It is clear that voting system must be resistant to tampering or intrusion both by electronic and physical means. Requirements that address the physical aspects of voting system security: locks, tamper-evident seals, etc., form part of the security coverage of the VVSG.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Physical Security. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/physical-security
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