Election Agency Proposes Secret Voting Standards [View All]

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http://www.epic.org/foia_notes/note6.html
EPIC FOIA Notes #6
June 14, 2005
Election Agency Proposes Secret Voting Standards

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http://www.epic.org/privacy/voting/eac_foia/
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http://www.libertyforum.org/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=news_politics&Number=293709358&Search=true&Forum=news_politics&Searchpage=0&Limit=200&Old=1year&Main=293709358#Post293709358

THE DISCLOSURE
Documents obtained by EPIC under the Freedom of Information Act reveal the complete draft standards for voting technology. The standards, which were developed by the Election Assistance Commission, could determine how votes will be tabulated in future elections. Other documents obtained by EPIC reveal vendor attempts to influence the development of the standards.

THE ISSUE
By January 1, 2006, states are required to meet the voting standards developed by the Election Assistance Commission to receive federal funding. Most states have already applied for or received a portion of $3 billion in federal grants to purchase new voting technology.

THE BACKGROUND
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found that current voting technology standards do not ensure accurate election results. The Election Assistance Commission is responsible for developing standards that will establish trust and confidence in the nation's election system.

THE SIGNIFICANCE
Secret voting standards undermine trust in the nation's election system. The public has a right to review the proposed standards and to know if those proposed by the Election Assistance Commission differ from the standards recommended by independent technical experts.