Glossary: Online Voting Terms Explained

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Accessibility (Inclusion, Barrier-Free Voting)

Accessible online voting ensures that all voters, including those with disabilities, can participate independently and privately in digital elections through inclusive design and compatibility with assistive technologies.

AGM Voting (Annual General Meeting)

AGM voting made simple: How NemoVote enables secure and efficient digital voting at annual general meetings, member meetings, and general assemblies.

Association Elections

How associations, clubs, and unions conduct elections online – from annual general meetings to board elections, with secure digital voting that increases member participation.

Authentication & Identification Methods (2FA, Biometrics, eID)

Secure voter authentication methods, including two-factor authentication, biometric verification, and electronic IDs, ensure that only eligible individuals gain access to online voting systems while maintaining privacy and accessibility.

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Ballot Design

How ballots (online or electronic) are designed to ensure clarity, security, and user-friendliness.

Board Elections Online

How to conduct board and executive elections digitally – from candidate nomination to secure online voting and result publication for corporate and organizational governance.

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Committee Voting

How committee voting works in online platforms – decision-making in boards, panels, and working groups with secure digital voting for efficient governance.

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Data Retention in Voting

How long election data must be stored, what data retention policies apply to online voting, and how organizations balance legal compliance with voter privacy obligations.

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Election Observers

The role of election observers in online voting – ensuring transparency, monitoring digital audit trails, and building trust in electronic election processes.

Election Protocols

How election protocols document the official conduct and results of online elections – from preparation through voting to result certification, ensuring legal validity and transparency.

Electronic Voting Laws

The legal framework for electronic voting in Europe and beyond – regulations, directives, and national laws governing the use of online voting in elections and organizational governance.

Email Voting

How email voting works in online elections – casting ballots directly from email invitations, personalized voting links, and how platforms deliver a seamless voting experience.

End-to-End Encryption

How end-to-end encryption protects online votes – from ballot submission to result tabulation, ensuring that no intermediary can access or alter voting data.

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GDPR-Compliant Voting

Data protection requirements for online elections under the GDPR – how voting platforms ensure compliance with European privacy regulations while conducting secure digital elections.

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Helpdesk / Voter Support

Voter support in online elections explained simply: How NemoVote ensures smooth elections for all participants through professional helpdesk and intuitive user guidance.

Hybrid Voting (Hybrid Voting)

Hybrid voting explained: How the combination of online and in-person voting works – and why software like NemoVote is particularly useful here.

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Majority Types

Understanding majority types in elections – simple, absolute, and qualified majorities explained, including how online voting platforms handle different majority rules.

Mobile Voting / App-Voting

Mobile voting explained: How voting via smartphone apps works – and why app voting holds both opportunities and risks.

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Nomination Process

How the nomination process works in online election systems – from candidate registration and eligibility checks to ballot placement in digital voting platforms.

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Proxy Voting

How proxy voting works in digital elections – delegating voting rights, authorization processes, and how online platforms manage proxy votes securely and transparently.

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Quorum Requirements

Understanding quorum requirements in online elections – minimum participation thresholds, roll call verification, and how digital voting platforms ensure valid decision-making for organizations.

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Real-Time Results

How real-time result tabulation works in online elections – live vote counting, instant result display, and the technology behind immediate election outcomes.

Result Publication (digital, Audit Logs)

Digital result publication explained: Fast, secure election result announcement with audit logs for maximum transparency and traceability.

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Secrecy & Anonymity

The secrecy of the vote in online elections is ensured by advanced cryptographic techniques, which keep voters' choices private and anonymous, thus protecting democratic principles and enabling digital participation.

Shareholder Voting

How shareholder voting works in online platforms – corporate governance, proxy statements, weighted votes, and digital solutions for annual general meetings and special resolutions.

Single Sign-On (SSO) for Voting

How Single Sign-On (SSO) simplifies voter authentication in online elections – integrating organizational identity systems with voting platforms for seamless, secure access.

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Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication (2FA) in online voting – how multi-factor verification strengthens voter identity assurance and prevents unauthorized ballot access.

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University Elections

How universities conduct elections online – student council, senate, and dean elections with digital voting platforms that boost participation and streamline academic governance.

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Vote counting (automatic, digital)

Explanation of Digital Vote Counting: Automatic counting with NemoVote for fast, secure, and error-free results.

Voter Registration / Digital Voter Register

Digital voter registration systems streamline registration processes for online voting while ensuring security, accuracy, and compliance with election laws and the principles of universal suffrage.

Voting machines

Voting machines explained simply: Why modern online elections with NemoVote are safer, more transparent, and more cost-effective than traditional voting computers.

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Weighted Voting

How weighted voting works in online elections – assigning different voting power to participants based on shares, membership categories, or delegation rules in digital voting platforms.