2 Concerns. Local Governments Have about Federal Data Security Standards for Elections.

Local governments are concerned about federal DHS cybersecurity regulations for local elections, because those federal regulations may :

• Add an unnecessary layer of bureaucratic oversight
• Would centralize an inherently local — and decentralized — system

What did DHS do to trigger these concerns? Declared elections to be critical infrastructure, which triggers additional protections and resources from the federal government.

Governing | New Election Cyberprotections Cause Confusion and Concern