Hi everyone,
>The IVTA includes Internet voting companies, companies in the paper-based
>and DRE public election sector in the US, as well as experts and
>individuals. The
>challenge here is to develop cooperation among unequals -- where competition
>might seem to be the "best strategy".
>
>In this regard, I think it is helpful to read the following story
>that showcases
>what happens when competition loses sight of the value of cooperation,
>even for competing businesses. Much was expected, little was delivered.
I think it's best to maintain a feeling of momentum. Lots of small
steps are best than starting with giant leaps.
So can I propose that we work on a standard for archiving election
results after the ballot has been conducted. This could included:-
- Hardware specifications
- Data types
- Processess
I think there is a lot of value from a historical and legal points
view to maintain such information in a standard form. No one system
is going to be used globally or even across one country so we could
deliver a lot of value to others by doing this.
What do people think?
regards,
Jason
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