scope:

The standard specifies the process and requirements for the framework of e-Voting systems. The process includes the following:

a) Distributed ledger technology (DLT) to enhance security of registrations and voting with electronic or paper ballots

b) Real-time audits to detect and resolve suspicious activity

c) A database to summarize validated and suspicious results

Purpose

The purpose of the standard is to provide procedures and protocols for DLT-enabled registrations and voting that can help secure the voting process. Secure voting is more than a signature on a voting log or voting envelope. It includes the following:

a) A registration process that verifies authorized voters

b) Registered voters who can authenticate that their marked ballot was received and recorded as intended without malicious changes

c) A real-time audit that can detect suspicious activity

d) Suspicious voting activity is recorded and investigated, but is not counted with valid votes