#2011-595Decree No. 2011-595 of May 26, 2011, on Conditions and Methods for Implementing Electronic Voting Via the Internet
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The decree establishes the framework for implementing electronic voting via the internet for electing personnel representatives within public state institutions in France. It outlines the conditions under which electronic voting can be utilized, ensuring that the fundamental principles of electoral integrity, confidentiality, and accessibility are upheld. The law mandates that voting systems must be secure, confidential, and designed to allow for a clear and anonymous voting process, while also providing for technical support and oversight during the elections.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of electronic voting as a possible sole or supplementary method for personnel elections.
- Establishment of a technical assistance unit to ensure proper functioning of the electronic voting system.
- Regulations on the security measures and confidentiality safeguards for the voting data and mechanism.
Obligations
What this law requires
Implement physical and logical security measures to ensure confidentiality of transmitted data, including electoral lists and authentication means, in compliance with the general security framework (référentiel général de sécurité) from the December 8, 2005 ordinance
Maintain separate, dedicated, and isolated data processing systems for 'voter files' and 'electronic ballot box contents' to prevent cross-contamination of electoral and voter data
Establish a technical assistance cell comprising administration representatives and, if applicable, service provider representatives to monitor proper functioning and security of the electronic voting system
Impose confidentiality and security obligations on all persons intervening in the electronic voting system, including administration agents and service provider employees
Deploy a backup system with identical guarantees and characteristics as the primary system, capable of automatically assuming operations in case of failure without data alteration