Primary definition
A security mechanism using strategically placed serialized or tamper-evident materials that alert officials if a device used in the elections process has potentially been altered or accessed without authorization.
Also known astamper-evident seal · security seal · serialized seal
2 sources cited3 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
A security mechanism using strategically placed serialized or tamper-evident materials that alert officials if a device used in the elections process has potentially been altered or accessed without authorization.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Seal. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/seal
Sources
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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms
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Electronic Voting Glossary
Electronic Voting Glossary
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