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Universal Voting System Preserves Privacy for All

NOV 06, 2012
New electronic voting system maintains privacy for voters with disabilities.
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Universal Voting System Preserves Privacy for All

Inside Science Buzzwords:

  1. Disability - A term for physical or mental conditions that substantially limit a person’s major life activities.
  2. Privacy - Freedom from unwelcome observers or listeners.
  3. Secure voting- distinct from privacy, which preserves an individuals’ right to confidentiality in voting choices, security in voting refers to a process that is protected from unwanted tampering with individuals’ votes.
  4. Speech Recognition - Computer software that translates spoken words into text, commands, or other forms of information.

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