Independent auditing of technology assisted voting
156 Independent auditing of technology assisted voting
(1) The
Electoral Commissioner is to engage an independent person (the
"independent auditor" ) to conduct audits of the information technology used
under the approved procedures.
(2) Audits under this section are to be
conducted and the results of those audits are to be provided to the
Electoral Commissioner--
(a) at least 7 days before voting commences in each
Assembly general election at which technology assisted voting is to be
available, and
(b) within 60 days after the return of the writs for each
Assembly general election at which technology assisted voting was available.
(3) Without limiting the content of the audit, the independent auditor is to
determine whether test votes cast in accordance with the approved procedures
were accurately reflected in the corresponding test ballot papers produced
under those procedures.
(4) The independent auditor may make recommendations
to the Electoral Commissioner to reduce or eliminate any risks that could
affect the security, accuracy or secrecy of voting in accordance with the
approved procedures.
