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"Votes and voter information shall remain sealed as long as the data is held in a manner where they can be associated. Authentication information shall be separated from the voter's decision at a pre-defined state in the e-election or e-referendum."

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CoE (Committee of Ministers): Recommendation Rec(2004)11 of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on Legal, Operational, and Technical Standards for E-voting, art. 35

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Recommendation Rec(2004)11 of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on Legal, Operational, and Technical Standards for E-voting

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The system for balloting (paper, electronic, or otherwise) should ensure the secrecy of a voter's choice.