Common Data Format

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Common Data Format

• Thoughts for IEEE P1622
• Andy Rodgers
• Hart InterCivic
• 2/9/2011

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Harts Opinion Common Data Format

• We support a Common Data Format for Elections
• Ease of Integration with VR, electronic
  pollbooks, reporting tools, etc.
• Potential for test cost reduction
• Potential for a component certification process
• We support OASIS EML as the basis for CDF
• Build on good work, dont reinvent

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Use CDF as a Carrot, Not a Stick

• Forced standards can be costly
• Another requirement means added cost at least
  at first
• Adds barriers to entry, and reduces innovation
• Policy should help adoption speed
• Idea Actively fund VSTL development of
  automated tests for CDF-based products
• Will help make vendor support a competitive
  advantage rather than yet another cost