RESEARCH PAPER ON

“Biometric Voting System”

BY

Ms. Harshada Khalde

Mr. Aditya Rajaram

Under the Guidance of

Prof. Sagar Thakare

MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

SEMESTER IV

NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
2022-2023
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RESEARCH PAPER ON

“Biometric Voting System”

BY

Ms. Harshada Khalde

Mr. Aditya Rajaram

Under the guidance of

Prof. Sagar Thakare

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 Index

Sr No. Table of content PageNo.

1 Abstract 1

2 Keywords 1

3 Introduction 1

4 Literature Review 2

5 Problem Definition 3

6 Objective 3

7 Research Methodology 2

8 Analysis & Findings 5

9 Limitations & Future Scope 5

10 Conclusion 6

11 References 6
 BIOMETRIC VOTING SYSTEM
Harshada Khalde Aditya Rajaram Prof. Sagar Thakare
Student, NCRD’s Sterling Student, NCRD’s Sterling Professor (MCA),
Institute of Management Institute of Management NCRD’s Sterling Institute of
Studies, Nerul, Studies, Nerul, Management Studies, Nerul
Navi Mumbai Navi Mumbai Navi Mumbai
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Abstract
Elections are the cornerstone of democracy, and the integrity of the voting process is crucial to
ensuring fair and transparent elections. The traditional voting system, however, has several
inherent flaws that compromise the integrity of the process, including vote rigging, ballot stuffing,
and impersonation. Biometric authentication is a promising solution to these issues, as it can
provide secure and reliable identification of voters, prevent duplicate voting, and eliminate the
need for physical ballots.

This paper proposes a biometric voting system that utilizes fingerprint recognition technology to
authenticate voters. The proposed system is designed to be secure, user-friendly, and accessible
to all voters. The system consists of a database of biometric information for all registered voters,
a biometric scanner at each polling station, and a central server that validates voter identity and
ensures the integrity of the voting process.

To ensure the security and integrity of the voting process, the proposed system employs advanced
encryption techniques to protect voter information and prevent hacking or tampering. The system
also includes measures to protect voter privacy, such as anonymizing biometric data and ensuring
that individual voting records cannot be traced back to specific voters.

Keywords

Elections, biometric authentication, voter, fingerprint, security, identity

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INTRODUCTION

One of the most crucial tasks that an election management body (EMB) must complete is voter
registration, but it is also one of the most time- and money-consuming. An accurate voter list gives
the electoral process legitimacy, aids in preventing electoral fraud, and guarantees that every
eligible voter can vote in an election and that they can only do so once. An inaccurate voter list
can disrupt the electoral process by casting doubt on the fairness and outcome of the election and
by providing opportunities for fraud and manipulation. Many nations that struggle to compile an
accurate voter list are thinking about changing their voter registration procedures by implementing
biometric technologies.
By allowing all eligible citizens to vote and at the same time reducing various types of electoral
fraud, such as voter impersonation and multiple voting, these reforms seek to increase public
confidence in the electoral process. For all parties involved in discussions about the use of
biometrics in elections, both for voter registration prior to an election and for voter verification at
polling places on election day, this guide provides an overview of key concepts and considerations.

Literature Review

• "Biometric Voting System: A Survey" by Vigneshwaran R., Sathiya S., and Muthusamy V. -
This paper provides a comprehensive overview of biometric voting systems, including their
benefits, challenges, and applications. The authors analyze the different types of biometric
technologies used in voting systems, and examine their effectiveness in ensuring the accuracy
and security of the voting process.
• "Design and Development of a Biometric Voting System" by Fadi Aloul, Waleed Al-Salman,
and Mohammed Al-Zinati - This paper presents a detailed case study of the design and
development of a biometric voting system for use in municipal elections. The authors describe
the system architecture, authentication process, and vote recording mechanism, and evaluate
the system's performance and security features.
• "A Secure and Efficient Biometric Voting System" by S. A. Jadhav and S. K. Nandedkar - This
paper proposes a novel biometric voting system that uses a combination of iris recognition and

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 digital signatures to ensure the security and privacy of the voting process. The authors describe
the system architecture and evaluate its performance and security features using simulation and
experimental results.
• "Biometric Authentication for E-Voting Systems: A Comparative Study" by Ahmad Al-
Khasawneh, Mohammed Al-Khasawneh, and Omar Al-Jarrah - This study compares the
effectiveness and usability of different biometric technologies in e-voting systems, including
fingerprint, iris, and face recognition. The authors evaluate the performance and security
features of each technology and provide recommendations for their implementation in e-voting
systems.
• "Biometric Authentication in Electronic Voting: A Review of the Literature" by Onur Savas
and Arda Yurdakul - This literature review summarizes the research on the use of biometric
authentication in electronic voting systems. The authors analyze the different types of
biometric technologies used in e-voting, and discuss their benefits and challenges in ensuring
the accuracy, security, and privacy of the voting process. They also identify areas for future
research in the field of biometric authentication for e-voting.
• "Biometric Voter Registration in Africa: Benefits and Challenges" by Jørgen Elklit and Daniel
H. Niemi - This article examines the implementation of biometric voter registration in Africa
and its impact on the democratic process. The authors discuss the benefits and challenges of
using biometric technology in voter registration, including issues of cost, accessibility, and
political acceptance, and provide case studies from several African countries.

PROBLEM DEFINITION

The need for a reliable and secure method of voter identification and authentication in the election
process is the issue that a biometric voting system seeks to address. Voter fraud, voter
impersonation, ballot stuffing, and inaccurate vote counting are common problems with traditional
voting systems that can compromise election integrity and erode public confidence in the
democratic process. A biometric voting system can also help with issues like accessibility for
voters with disabilities, lowering election costs, and improving the voting process for both voters
and election officials.

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OBJECTIVE

Improved Security: The most important objective of a biometric voting system is to enhance the
security of the electoral process by preventing voter fraud, impersonation, and other forms of
electoral malpractice.
Increased Accuracy: The system should aim to improve the accuracy of the electoral process by
providing real-time vote counting and reporting, reducing the likelihood of errors, and ensuring a
more accurate result.
Accessibility: The system should provide a more accessible voting experience for all voters,
including those with disabilities.
Efficiency: The system should aim to provide a more efficient voting experience for both voters
and election officials.
Scalability: The system should be designed to accommodate different voting scenarios, including
high-volume elections and multiple voting stations.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Voter registration and enrollment is necessary for the biometric voting system, which involves
collecting and storing voter biometric information in a secure database.
Voter authentication and verification: On election day, voters must appear at the polling place and
authenticate their identities using biometric information. To confirm a voter's identity and
eligibility to vote, the biometric scanner or sensor compares the voter's biometric data with the
data stored in the database.
Vote casting and recording: After the voter's identity has been confirmed, they are permitted to
use an electronic voting machine or device to cast their ballot. The voter's selections are recorded
by the voting machine and kept in a safe, encrypted database.
Vote counting and tabulation: At the end of the election, the votes are counted and tabulated using
software programs that use encryption and decryption algorithms and keys to ensure the accuracy
and integrity of the results.

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Analysis and Findings

• Greater security: When compared to conventional voting systems, biometric voting

systems offer a higher level of security. Biometric systems ensure that only authorized
people are permitted to vote by authenticating a voter's distinct physical and behavioral
traits.
• Decreased voter fraud: By removing the chance of multiple voting, impersonation, or
voting under false identities, biometric systems can reduce voter fraud.
• Increased accuracy: When compared to conventional voting systems that rely on manual
identification, biometric voting systems are more accurate. Each voter's identity is
confirmed using biometric systems to ensure that they are eligible to vote.
• Greater effectiveness: When compared to traditional voting methods, biometric voting
systems are quicker and more effective. Through the use of biometric technology, manual
identification is no longer necessary, saving time and lowering the possibility of mistakes.

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 • Economical: Over time, biometric voting systems are economical. Although implementing
biometric technology may cost more up front, the system will ultimately cost less because
it eliminates the need for paper ballots, poll workers, and other costs related to conventional
voting systems.
• Privacy concerns: Since biometric voting systems involve the collection and storage of
personal data like fingerprints, iris scans, or facial recognition data, they raise privacy
concerns. To avoid misuse and unauthorized access, this information must be kept in a
secure location.

Limitation

• Potential technical issues with biometric recognition

• Risk of false positives or false negatives in biometric identification

Future Scope

• Ongoing research and development to improve accuracy, reliability, and security of

biometric voting systems
• Greater public education and awareness around biometric voting systems

Conclusion

One of the most widely used biometric identification techniques for humans is the finger print.
Every individual on the planet has a distinct fingerprint, and even identical twins are born with
very different prints. These prints are naturally immutable throughout life. Because of this, a voting
system using fingerprints has been created, and person identification has been replaced with
fingerprints. This finger print voting system has been successfully tested and put into use. Utilizing
various PCs with various specifications, the system is assessed in order to determine its strengths
and weaknesses. The finger print voting system produces meaningful results that are compatible
with other voting systems.

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References

1. Biometric Voting: An Overview of an Emerging Technology" by Ann Marie B. Aquino

and Robert G. Mosquera. This article provides an overview of the key features and benefits
of biometric voting systems, as well as some of the technical and legal challenges
associated with their implementation.
2. "Biometric Voting Systems: A Survey" by Saurabh Kumar Pandey and Pranay Chaudhary.
This paper presents a survey of various biometric voting systems that have been proposed
or implemented in different countries around the world.
3. "Biometric Voting System: A Solution to Electoral Fraud?" by Victor Johnson and Nathan
Pope. This article examines the potential of biometric voting systems to prevent electoral
fraud and improve the integrity of elections.
4. "Design and Implementation of a Biometric Voting System" by D.K. Ghosh and S.
Banerjee. This paper describes the design and implementation of a biometric voting system
that uses fingerprint recognition technology to verify the identity of voters.
5. "Biometric Voting System: A Comprehensive Review" by Mukund Madhav Rao and
Shivanand Gornale. This paper provides a comprehensive review of biometric voting
systems, including their evolution, architecture, and applications, as well as some of the
key challenges and limitations associated with their implementation.
6. "Election Biometric Voting Systems and Election Integrity" by Ryan T. Moore. This article
discusses the potential of biometric voting systems to enhance election integrity and reduce
the risk of electoral fraud, as well as some of the challenges associated with their
implementation.
7. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/224338351_A_biometric-secure_e-
voting_system_for_election_processes
8. Diagram Reference https://www.ripublication.com

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