Accuracy, Integrity and Security in Computerized Vote-Tallying

Saltman, Roy

doi:https://doi.org/10.1145/63039.63041

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Journal Article

Accuracy, Integrity and Security in Computerized Vote-Tallying

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Published: October 1, 1988
Citation: Communications of the ACM vol. 31, no. 10, (October 1988) pp. 1184-1191

Author(s)

Roy Saltman (NIST)

Abstract

The following excerpts have been gleaned from a 130-page report of potential inaccuracies and fraud in computerized voting systems. Recent difficulties in automated vote-tallying, including specific legal cases, are detailed along with a summary of conclusions and recommendations.

Keywords

security; voting

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Documentation

Publication:
https://doi.org/10.1145/63039.63041

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Document History:
10/01/88: Journal Article (Final)

Topics

Security and Privacy

general security & privacy

Applications

voting