If the EMB uses technology to collect voter registration data, is biometric data captured and used during registration?

Nepal

Nepal

Answer
Yes, both fingerprint scans and photos
Source

CarterCenter Final Report 2013 Nepal CA Election

 

Page.35

TheECN addressed the problem by creating an entirely new voter register withbiometric data, including photographs and finger- print records of each voter.The new register was created through nationwide registration drives thatrequired the active participation of citizens and proof of eligibility.

Source: https://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/news/peace_publications/election_reports/nepal-2013-final.pdf
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