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" The voter should collect his or her ballot paper and no one else should touch it from that point on. "
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CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters, I.3.2.2.35 (exp. report)

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Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters

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  • Secrecy of the ballot should be maintained throughout the entire voting process.
  • The system for balloting (paper, electronic, or otherwise) should ensure the secrecy of a voter's choice.
  • The voting system, including electronic systems, should be sufficiently secure against fraud.
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