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Based on this analysis of non-supervised postal voting, we can also develop similar standards for e-enabled voting. Consequently, electronic voting is neither generally permitted by human rights nor ruled out a priori. Instead, its acceptability depends on the legal, operational and technical standards implemented in the procedure. In order to establish specific standards, it will be necessary to compare the precautionary measures for e-enabled voting with those for postal voting. Insofar as a potential recommendation set out security measures comparable with those for postal voting, e-enabled voting could be compatible with the European standards in this area and with Article 3 of Protocol 1. In this context, it is necessary to ensure that the confidentiality of electronic voting is guaranteed by measures comparable with those applicable to postal voting, especially by preventing data manipulation, protecting anonymity to prevent possible disclosure of the elector’s wishes, and by maintaining the authenticity and integrity of the votes cast.