Does the country use open source software in electoral processes?

Bulgaria

Bulgaria

Answer
Using open source systems is still under consideration
Source

Electronic Governance Act

Article 58A

(New — SG. 50 of 2016, effective 01.07.2016) Upon preparation of technical and functional assignments for public procurement to develop, upgrade or implementation of information systems and e-services, administrative authorities must include the following requirements: 1. when the subject of the contract includes the development of computer programs: a) computer programs must meet the criteria for open source software; b) all copyright and related rights on the relevant computer programs, their source code, the design of interfaces and databases which are subject to the order should arise for the principal in full, without limitations in the use, modification and distribution; c) development should be done in the repository maintained by the Agency in accordance with Art. 7c pt. 18;

Comment

This law was introduced recently in 2016 but it is doubtful as to whether it has actually taken practice. 

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