The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) retains total control over the “Elections” information system, while the Information Technology and Cybersecurity Service (ITCS) provides only technical hosting. Government spokesperson Daniel Voda clarified this after several political parties raised concerns.
“These accusations from certain politicians are unfounded. The CEC maintains 100% control over the system, and ITCS’s role is limited to standard security hosting, a practice common in all democratic states,” Voda stated.
He explained that ITCS hosts over 200 public sector information systems without accessing their content, including electoral data in this case.
“This certified data center protects the state’s critical infrastructure against cyberattacks,” Voda added.
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The government reported that in recent years, the “Elections” system faced large-scale cyberattacks. Authorities successfully repelled each of them. Meanwhile, police continue to monitor the online space to prevent manipulation and fraud attempts.
However, representatives from several political parties warn of unprecedented fraud risks ahead of the September 28 parliamentary elections. They expressed concern over transferring the automated state information system “Elections” from the CEC to ITCS, arguing that STISC, as a government-subordinate institution, lacks political neutrality.