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Connecticut Regulations § 9-242-17 Hardware standards. Security. Machine access

⤴ Up to Chapter 242: Standards for Approval of Marksense and Punchcard Voting Machines

Regulation Text

As required by Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 9-266 , the voting system shall be safeguarded while in storage. The design and construction of the system shall permit the equipment to be secured so as to prevent any tampering. Recharging of the back-up power supply shall not result in the destruction of any seals or locks provided to prevent tampering. As specified in Conn. Gen. Stat. Sections 9-244 and 9-246 , the punchcard or marksense voting system shall provide machine access devices to lock and seal the machines after they have been prepared for voting prior to opening the polls and to lock and seal the machines from additional voting after the polls are closed and the votes have been recorded. Firmware shall be secured in an independent and anti-magnetic compartment. All pre-printed ballots shall be secured and sealed until the polls open and resealed immediately upon the closing of the polls. All voted and spoiled ballots shall also be sealed upon the closing of the polls. In addition, the system shall be constructed so that in the event tampering does take place, it will be visibly noticeable. This shall be accomplished by providing protective seals, covers and locks with keys with the system. In order to gain access to the machine it would require that such a seal or lock be destroyed. Additionally, provisions shall be made by the manufacturer to ensure the security of the removable memory devices. These devices record the vote selections made and store the results of the device tally. The removable memory devices shall be protected from tampering at all times including the following:
(1) pre-election testing,
(2) after pre-election testing; prior to the election,
(3) in transit to and from the storage, testing and polling place areas,
(4) in the punchcard or marksense device itself, and
(5) in storage after the conduct of the election. The manufacturer shall provide the procedure and equipment necessary to ensure that the removable memory devices used in the primary, election or referenda are secured from tampering. A protective case or container shall be provided for the transport of the removable memory devices after the election. The removable memory devices shall be secured in this case while in transit and in storage for ten days after the election. The case shall be equipped with a locking mechanism to prevent unauthorized access.

History

Effective February 23, 1994

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