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Repository

Repository: A database containing information and data relating to certificates as specified in a CP; may also be referred to as a directory.

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A database containing information and data relating to certificates as specified in a CP; may also be referred to as a directory. (SP 800-32) (NISTIR)

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An organization which receives “voting system software (source and executable code) that has been certified from test labs or the national certification authority. Repositories may receive non-voting specific software from third party manufacturers and election specific software such as ballot definition files from jurisdictions.” 2007 VVSG. See DISTRIBUTION REPOSITORY, ESCROW REPOSITORY, NOTARY REPOSITORY.

Source: Electronic Voting GlossaryType: external

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