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Download: An act or instance of transferring something (such as data or files) from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (such as a…

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An act or instance of transferring something (such as data or files) from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (such as a smaller computer) to transfer (data, files, etc.) from one location (such as a large computer or the cloud) to another (such as a smaller computer, smartphone, or storage device).

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Transferring data from a larger computer to a smaller computer or device. An EMS facilitates downloading ballot images to vote capture devices.

Source: The State and Local Election Cybersecurity PlaybookType: external

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC IT Glossary for Election Officials
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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