Camera Permission
If the camera access is denied, please follow these steps for allowing the camera access.
- If you accidentally denied permission or did not see the prompt, you can still give permission by clicking on the padlock icon in the address bar of your browser.
- A dropdown menu will appear, and you should click on the "Site settings" option.
- In the Site settings menu, scroll down to the "Permissions" section and click on the "Camera" option.
- Make sure that the camera permission is set to "Allow" and that the correct camera is selected if your device has multiple cameras.
- If the permission is set to "Block", change it to "Allow".
- Once you have made the necessary changes, refresh the page and try accessing the camera again.
- If the issue persists, you may need to check your device camera settings to ensure that it is enabled and working properly.
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Why Does Right2Vote Need Camera Permission?
Right2Vote requires camera permission only for secure voter verification purposes. Camera access ensures that only the genuine voter is able to cast a vote, especially in remote and high-sensitivity elections.
Camera permission helps prevent impersonation, proxy voting, and fraudulent voting. Right2Vote does not record video and does not keep the camera active continuously. The camera is activated only at specific verification steps during the voting process.
Voter Selfie Verification
Voter Selfie is an important security feature in remote online voting. It ensures that the voter is physically present at the time of voting.
Why Is Voter Selfie Needed?
In remote voting, there is always a risk that someone else may vote on behalf of a registered voter. The Voter Selfie feature eliminates this risk by verifying the voter’s presence in real time.
How Does Voter Selfie Work?
- The system requests camera permission at the verification stage.
- Once permission is granted, the camera opens and shows the live image of the voter.
- The voter captures and submits a selfie.
- The selfie is securely stored in the database only if this feature is enabled by the election authority.
- These records are later used for audit and verification by the Election Officer.
Face Recognition Verification
Face Recognition is recommended for high-stake and sensitive elections where the chances of impersonation are higher.
Why Is Face Recognition Important?
One of the biggest challenges in election management is false voting. Face Recognition ensures that only the registered voter is allowed to vote.
How Face Recognition Works on Right2Vote
- The system activates the camera on mobile, desktop, tablet, or voting machine.
- A live image of the voter is captured.
- The captured image is matched with the pre-uploaded voter image in the voter database.
- If the face matches, the voter is allowed to proceed to the ballot page.
- If the face does not match, voting access is denied.
What Happens When Camera Permission Is Requested?
When Voter Selfie or Face Recognition is enabled, a permission popup appears on the screen. This popup appears on mobile phones, desktops, laptops, and tablets.
- Your live image becomes visible on the screen after permission is granted.
- You can capture and submit your photo securely.
Camera access is required only for verification and is automatically turned off afterward.
Is Camera Data Safe on Right2Vote?
Yes. Right2Vote follows strict data security and privacy standards.
- Camera access is used only for voter verification.
- Images are stored only when required by election configuration.
- Data is accessible only to authorized election officers.
- No image is used for marketing or non-election purposes.
Does Right2Vote Record Video?
No. Right2Vote only captures a single image when required.
Can I Vote Without Allowing Camera Permission?
If the election uses Voter Selfie or Face Recognition, camera permission is mandatory.
Will My Camera Stay On After Voting?
No. The camera is automatically turned off after verification.
Is Camera Permission Required on All Devices?
Yes. Camera permission is required on mobile, desktop, laptop, tablet, and voting kiosks when these features are enabled.
