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Name :   Jordi Puiggali
Organization :   Scytl Secure Electronic Voting
Post Date :   9/9/2005

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Comment :  As a result of the aforementioned benefits of integrating Scytl’s new solution, DREs
with VVPAT solutions will become sound, secure and accessible voting systems.
Scytl’s solution is based on an independent module (called Audit Module) connected to
both the DRE and the printer. This Audit Module consists of a simple hardware device
with minimum computing capabilities and with basic cryptographic software running in it
to protect the votes. The Audit Module is much simpler than the DRE-VVPAT system
since the former (in contrast with the latter) carries out only a very limited number of
functions (which will be described later in this document). As a result, the Audit Module
can be easily audited and certified by election authorities with complete confidence.
Moreover, the Audit Module is independent from the manufacturer of the DRE, and it is
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based on open-source software and on software that is open to audits. These
characteristics make the Audit Module a highly secure and reliable environment.