Ukraine’s current electoral framework prohibits electronic voting due to the requirement for ballot secrecy, according to Oleksandr Boryniak, the acting Minister of Digital Transformation. In an interview with Forbes, he emphasized that addressing the issue of voting confidentiality is essential before considering technological solutions.
Boryniak stated, “The question is not about digitalization. When people suggest that the Diia app could be used for elections, that is impossible. According to the Constitution, there must be secrecy in voting.” He reiterated that a voter’s choice should remain confidential, a principle that can only be upheld in traditional voting booths.
He acknowledged that if society collectively decides to abandon the principle of ballot secrecy—potentially through a referendum—there could be a technical basis for utilizing the Diia app for voting. However, he clarified that, under the current legal framework, electronic voting is not feasible.
Additionally, Boryniak confirmed that notifications for military conscription will not be issued through the Diia app. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the future of digital services in Ukraine.
Context of Elections in Ukraine
As previously reported, there has been no practical work undertaken to facilitate presidential elections via the Diia app, with discussions on this topic remaining largely theoretical.
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The acting Minister of Digital Transformation in Ukraine has clarified that electronic voting via the Diia app is not permissible under current laws due to the requirement for ballot secrecy. He noted that any potential shift in this policy would require a collective societal decision.
Source: UNIAN