We would like to share an excerpt from an article published on analitica.com that highlights five technological advances that transformed the democratic processes of many countries, turning voting into a flexible and transparent process that every citizen can take part in:
-Fast transmission of results: The implementation of data transmission technology has enabled official results to be tallied within hours or even minutes after the polling stations close.
-Voting machines that print voter receipts: Many voting machines include the option of printing a voting receipt on special paper with security markings.
-Biometric authentication: Voter impersonation and double voting are some of the biggest concerns when it comes to e-voting. The introduction of biometric authentication devices in 2012 decreased the possibility of committing this type of fraud.
-Accessibility: One of electoral technology’s greatest advances is the development of voting machines that are equipped to allow voters with some type of disability to exercise their right independently and in conditions of equality while keeping their vote a secret.
-Internet voting: More than a dozen countries already allow voting by Internet, which enables electoral authorities to serve certain categories of voters such as expats, military personnel serving abroad and absentee voters. This gives these voters the opportunity to participate in the election in complete normalcy.