Development of the e-Day v.2.0 software system

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

Configure voting section opening/closing hours
Access real-time dashboards showing:
- Voter turnout
- Record submissions by polling stations
- Anomalies and flagged events

4. Role-Based System Access

Distinct interfaces for:
- Polling station operators
- CEC headquarters staff
- Observers (read-only access)

5. Offline Resilience and Sync

Offline mode support with local data caching
Secure synchronization with the central server when reconnected

Technology Stack

Component

Frontend

Backend

Database

Signature Capture

PDF Generation

Deployment

Technology

Angular / React (Web Interface), Electron (for Desktop)

.NET Core

MS SQL Server

WebSocket-enabled device integration (Wacom / Topaz)

iText / Apache PDFBox

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.