Background
The e-Day system is a critical digital solution supporting electoral operations on the day of elections in Moldova. Version 1.0 (e-Day v.1.0) provided foundational tools for monitoring voter turnout and facilitating polling station operations. However, evolving legal, operational, and technological requirements necessitated the development of e-Day v.2.0, a modern, extensible, and highly secure upgrade.
Project Objectives
- Retain proven functionalities from e-Day v.1.0
- Introduce electronic signature capture and digital electoral records
- Improve usability, performance, and real-time visibility for CEC administrators
- Ensure full compliance with national electoral laws and cybersecurity standards
Key Features Introduced in e-Day v.2.0
1. Digital Signature Capture
- Enables voters to sign digitally using touchscreen tablets or signature pads
- Signature images securely stored and linked to voter records
- Eliminates delays and errors caused by manual signature collection
2. Electoral Record Management
- Digital capture of election day records (e.g., opening reports, incident logs, turnout reports)
- Automatic generation of PDF documents from templates
- Support for digital archiving and audit trails
3. Extended CEC Administrative Console
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Configure voting section opening/closing hours
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Access real-time dashboards showing:
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Voter turnout
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Record submissions by polling stations
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Anomalies and flagged events
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4. Role-Based System Access
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Distinct interfaces for:
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Polling station operators
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CEC headquarters staff
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Observers (read-only access)
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5. Offline Resilience and Sync
- Offline mode support with local data caching
- Secure synchronization with the central server when reconnected
Technology Stack
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | Angular / React (Web Interface), Electron (for Desktop) |
| Backend | .NET Core |
| Database | MS SQL Server |
| Signature Capture | WebSocket-enabled device integration (Wacom / Topaz) |
| PDF Generation | iText / Apache PDFBox |
| Deployment | Containerized via Docker on Moldova's MCloud infrastructure |
Development Methodology
- Agile with 2-week sprints
- Continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD)
- Extensive user acceptance testing (UAT) with pilot polling stations
- Collaboration with CEC legal and operations departments for compliance
Security and Compliance
- Full data encryption at rest and in transit
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for admin access
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Compliant with national data protection laws and cybersecurity policies
Outcomes
- Seamless and secure handling of electoral processes on election day
- Reduced administrative burden at polling stations
- Real-time electoral visibility for CEC with minimal latency
- Increased public trust through digital transparency and accountability
Conclusion
The development of e-Day v.2.0 marks a significant step in Moldova’s digital transformation of electoral processes. With advanced digital tools, strong legal compliance, and an improved user experience, the system lays the groundwork for a transparent, efficient, and citizen-focused democratic process.
