There are several authentication mechanisms, some more robust than others. In general, the more complex -and therefore secure- the authentication method, the more complicated the procedure becomes for the participants. In EVoting we seek a balance between a secure authentication mechanism and a user-friendly participation system that facilitates the process.
For some authentication mechanisms, we work with an external provider, whose contract stipulates that EVoting cannot store the personal information of those who use it.
We have defined 8 main authentication mechanisms, which combine different security variables, depending on the type of platform and participation.
1. IDENTITY CARD + DOCUMENT NUMBER
Number of the National Identity Card and serial number of the same document (Mechanism for exclusive use in Chile).
2. IDENTITY DOCUMENT + DOCUMENT NUMBER + SMS
National Identity Card number, serial number and entry of a 3.0 key sent to the voter's cell phone at the time of voting (Mechanism for exclusive use in Chile).
3. IDENTITY CARD + DOCUMENT NUMBER + SMS TO REGISTERED PHONE NUMBER
National Identity Card number, serial number and 3.0 code sent to the voter's pre-registered cell phone (Mechanism for exclusive use in Chile).
4. IDENTITY CARD + DOCUMENT NUMBER + PERSONAL QUESTIONS
Entry of the National Identity Card number, serial number and consultation of 4 personal questions that the voter must answer correctly (Mechanism for exclusive use in Chile).
5. USER + ORGANIZATION'S OWN PASSWORD
Enter a unique identifier and an external password.
6. USER + PASSWORD TO EMAIL OR PHONE
Entry of a unique identifier and a 3.0 password sent to their email or cell phone, pre-registered during the registry.
7. IDENTITY CARD + PASSWORD TO EMAIL OR PHONE
Entry of the National Identity Card number and a 3.0 password sent to the e-mail or cell phone pre-registered during the registry.
8. IDENTITY CARD + DOCUMENT NUMBER + PASSWORD SENT TO EMAIL OR PHONE NUMBER
Enter your National Identity Card number, serial number and a 3.0 password sent to your email or cell phone pre-registered during the registry (Mechanism for exclusive use in Chile).