N.R.S. 293.870 - Confidentiality of records relating to security of information systems used for elections; limitations on disclosure
Statute
1. Any records of the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk that relate to the security of an information system used for elections are confidential and are not public records pursuant to chapter 239 of NRS. Such records include, without limitation:
(a) Risk assessments;
(b) Vulnerability assessments; and
(c) Any other information that identifies the preparation for or prevention of a threat or attack on an information system used for elections.
2. The Secretary of State or a county or city clerk shall not disclose any records that are confidential pursuant to this section, except that such records may be provided confidentially to:
(a) Any state agency or local government;
(b) A cybersecurity incident response team appointed pursuant to NRS 480.928; or
(c) Appropriate law enforcement officers or prosecuting attorneys,
but only for the purpose of preparing for and mitigating risks to or otherwise protecting the security of elections or as part of a criminal investigation.
(Added by Laws 2019, c. 546, § 7, eff. July 1, 2019.)
1. Definition for Clerk
The election board officer designated or assigned to make the record of the election in the roster, tally list and challenge list in the precinct, district or polling place in which such officer is appointed.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.040.
2. Definition for State
A state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.080.