A form of DRE voting system that uses electronic ballots and transmits official vote data from the polling place to another location (such as a central count facility) over a public network beyond the control of the election authority. These networks include public telephone lines and the Internet. A. 2005 VVSG V.1, APPENDIX
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A form of DRE voting system that uses electronic ballots and transmits official vote data from the polling place to another location (such as a central count facility) over a public network beyond the control of the election authority. These networks include public telephone lines and the Internet. A. 2005 VVSG V.1, APPENDIX
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Public Network Dre. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/public-network-dre
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