Statement affixed to a computer output or printout that states the highest classification being processed at the time the product was produced and requires control of the product, at that level, until determination of the true classification by an authorized individual. Synonymous with banner. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Statement affixed to a computer output or printout that states the highest classification being processed at the time the product was produced and requires control of the product, at that level, until determination of the true classification by an authorized individual. Synonymous with banner. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Safeguarding Statement. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/safeguarding-statement
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