Handbook for the Observation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Elections
Almost all OSCE participating States use some form of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in their electoral processes. These technological developments inevitably bring certain benefits but also many challenges that were not common for traditional, paper-based elections.
This new edition of the handbook updates the ODIHR methodology for the observation and assessment of ICT used during voting and counting processes and includes new aspects such as electronic registration, verification of voters and candidates, and cybersecurity issues. While the handbook is mainly for election observers, we hope that it will provide useful guidance for OSCE participating States in their efforts to introduce and use ICT-based election solutions.
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