Improving State Voter Registration Databases : Final Report

Improving State Voter Registration Databases outlines several actions that are needed to help make voter registration databases capable of sharing information within state agencies and across state lines. These include short-term changes to improve education, dissemination of information, and administrative processes, and long-term changes to make improvements in data collection and entry, matching procedures, and ensure privacy and security. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 The Context for Voter Registration2 Key Processes for Voter Registration Databases3 Technical Considerations for Voter Registration Databases4 Sustainability and Long-Term Funding5 Actions Possible in a Relatively Short Time Frame6 Possible Future Improvements That Will Require Longer-Term Action7 ConclusionAppendixesAppendix A: Background and ContextAppendix B: Matching Records Across DatabasesAppendix C: Data IssuesAppendix D: Security and PrivacyAppendix E: Workshop AgendasAppendix F: Biographical Information

Improving State Voter Registration Databases outlines several actions that are needed to help make voter registration databases capable of sharing information within state agencies and across state lines. These include short-term changes to improve education, dissemination of information, and administrative processes, and long-term changes to make improvements in data collection and entry, matching procedures, and ensure privacy and security.