A package of information releasable to the public concerning the testing and certification of a voting system. It "shall consist of the manufacturer's application form, the IMPLEMENTATION STATEMENT, the functional diagram and system overview from the TDP, and the test report (including the test plan)." The package that is eventually published may be redacted to remove proprietary information. VVSG. Abbreviated PIP.
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A package of information releasable to the public concerning the testing and certification of a voting system. It "shall consist of the manufacturer's application form, the IMPLEMENTATION STATEMENT, the functional diagram and system overview from the TDP, and the test report (including the test plan)." The package that is eventually published may be redacted to remove proprietary information. VVSG. Abbreviated PIP.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Public Information Package. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/public-information-package
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