Primary definition
A misnomer for the transparent covering through which the VVPAT may be viewed but not touched or altered. It is a misnomer because the word "display" in the context of computer systems means an electronic display.
Also known asVVPAT window · VVPAT viewer · VVPAT screen · VVPAT shield
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A misnomer for the transparent covering through which the VVPAT may be viewed but not touched or altered. It is a misnomer because the word "display" in the context of computer systems means an electronic display.
NIST Election Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Vvpat Display. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/vvpat-display
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NIST Election Glossary
NIST Election Glossary
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Electronic Voting Glossary
Electronic Voting Glossary
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