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

Estonia

Estonia

Answer
Yes, online/connected to central voter register
Source

Estonia, 'Riigikogu Election Act', accessed 18 November 2021

§ 15.  Competence of State Electoral Office

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11) to ensure electronic use of the list of voters while holding voting; [RT I, 09.07.2018, 1 – entry into force 01.01.2021] [...]

5) shall ensure the availability of the inventory and services necessary for holding of the elections and manage the election information system and the information system of the electronic list of voters; [RT I, 09.07.2018, 1 – entry into force 01.01.2021]

ERR News, Monday marks start of local election week [11.10.2021], accessed 18 November 2021

“"From this election forward, we are using an electronic list of voters instead of using a list on paper. This means voters are no longer tied to a certain polling station and can vote in any polling station in their electoral district," Koitmäe said.”

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