Is technology used for identifying voters at polling stations (electronic poll books)?

Maldives

Maldives

Answer
Yes, offline/only access to polling station registration data
Source

Maldives, 'The Commonwealth', Parliamentary Election 2019, Preliminary Statement, 9 April 2019,Election Day, accessed 2 May 2019

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We were impressed by the use of tablets at some polling stations to expedite the identification of voters.

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Voters’ identification was properly checked. Voters were inked and provided with a ballot paper before proceeding to vote. The secrecy of the vote was ensured.

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