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FAQs
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What is Digital Witness?Digital Witness is a real-time electoral audit and document digitalization service designed for governments, electoral bodies, and institutions that require accurate, secure, and independently verifiable data. We use AI-powered OCR, crowdsourced validation, and blockchain-backed integrity to ensure transparent and tamper-proof record-keeping.
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How does Digital Witness ensure the integrity of processed data?We apply a 3rd party proof that uses cryptographic hashing (SHA256) and blockchain storage to create immutable records. Every processed document is assigned a unique hash, ensuring that any modification is immediately detectable, protecting data from tampering.
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Who can benefit from Digital Witness’s services?Our solutions are ideal for: Electoral bodies conducting real-time or post-electoral audits. Governments and institutions needing secure and efficient document digitalization. Organizations managing large archives with handwritten or printed records. Journalists, watchdog groups, and civil society organizations seeking election transparency.
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Does Digital Witness require user accounts?No. We do not provide user accounts. Our services are institutional and tailored to client needs, meaning we work directly with governments and organizations, not individual users.
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What is a real-time electoral audit?A real-time electoral audit is a verification process conducted as elections unfold. Digital Witness processes and verifies tally sheets and poll tapes upon deliverance, allowing for prompt detection of inconsistencies, manipulation, or reporting errors.
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Can Digital Witness conduct post-electoral audits?Yes. Our system can analyze past election data, verify official results, and identify inconsistencies by comparing original tally sheets with final results.
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How does Digital Witness validate election results?We digitize, verify, and compare reported results against: Original tally sheets and poll tapes Control databases provided by the electoral body Historical election data to detect irregularities Blockchain-verified hashes for data integrity verification
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What happens if discrepancies are found during an audit?If inconsistencies are detected, our system flags them for review and generates detailed discrepancy reports, including: Mismatched vote counts Altered or invalid documents Statistical anomalies in vote distribution These reports help electoral bodies and observers determine whether further investigation is needed.
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Does Digital Witness replace traditional election oversight?No. We are a technological enhancement that provides independent, real-time verification. Our system is designed to support electoral commissions, watchdogs, and transparency organizations, not replace them.
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How accurate is the OCR technology used by Digital Witness?Our OCR methods can be upt to 99% accurate, but it relies on image quality. We set up a minimum image quality requirement prior to OCR usage, to ensure AI processed document portions will render results adequate enough. [85-99]% accuracy for scanned documents [70-99]% accuracy for photographed records All OCR results are further enhanced by crowdsourced validation and error correction
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How does Digital Witness digitize documents?Our process includes: Scanning and high-resolution imaging of documents. AI-powered Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to extract text. Crowdsourced validation to enhance accuracy. Blockchain-backed hashing to ensure integrity.
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What types of documents can Digital Witness digitize?We specialize in large-scale digitalization of: Electoral records (tally sheets, poll tapes) Government archives (legal, financial, administrative documents) Corporate records (contracts, financial statements, regulatory documents) Historical archives (aged or fragile handwritten documents)
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How can my organization get started with Digital Witness?📩 Contact us at hello@digitalwitness.io to discuss how our services can be tailored to your needs.
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What format are the digitized records provided in?We can deliver databases in multiple formats based on client needs, including: Structured spreadsheets (CSV, XLSX) for manual analysis. Secure PDF archives for reference and audit purposes. Formatted JSON or XML datasets for institutions managing large data sets.
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Does Digital Witness offer API access or direct system integration?No. We do not provide APIs or direct system integration. Instead, we deliver databases in a format tailored to the client’s existing systems, ensuring ease of use and compatibility without the need for technical integration.
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How does Digital Witness deliver results?We provide fully structured databases customized to each client’s needs, which may include: Digitized and verified electoral or institutional records. Consolidated audit reports on election results and discrepancies. Structured datasets for archival and analytical use.
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Does Digital Witness store original documents?No. We only store cryptographic hashes of processed documents, ensuring that while data remains verifiable, no sensitive information is stored on our end.
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Does Digital Witness comply with data protection regulations?Yes. We adhere to international data protection standards and ensure all processed data is handled securely and remains confidential.
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How does Digital Witness prevent data manipulation?Each document to be processed is assigned a unique SHA256 cryptographic hash, upon receival. This is stored via a 3rd party integration on a secure blockchain ledger. This ensures that any unauthorized modification or tampering can be instantly detected.
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What types of deliverables does Digital Witness provide?We deliver fully structured, verified databases and detailed analytical reports based on our real-time electoral audits and document digitalization services. These include: Digitalized electoral records (tally sheets, poll tapes). Post-election audit results comparing official vs. digitalized data. Structured databases for archival or analytical use. Comprehensive reports on discrepancies, vote distribution, and integrity analysis.
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What format are the databases provided in?We tailor the database format to each client’s needs, ensuring compatibility with existing systems. Common formats include: CSV/XLSX – Easily analyzed in spreadsheet software. JSON/XML – Suitable for structured data management. PDF archives – For reference and documentation.
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How are discrepancies in election data presented in the reports?Discrepancies are clearly highlighted and categorized in our reports, including: Mismatched vote counts between digitalized and official results. Unverified, illegible, or altered tally sheets flagged for review. Statistical anomalies in voter turnout or party distribution.
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What insights are included in an electoral audit report?Our electoral audit reports provide: Detailed comparisons between preliminary and official results. Geographical distribution of inconsistencies (heatmaps, regional breakdowns). Anomaly detection using historical voting patterns and statistical models. Blockchain-backed integrity verification proving data authenticity.
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Can I receive a sample report before purchasing a full audit?Yes. To request a sample report, contact us at hello@DigitalWitness.io . We provide redacted versions of past audits, demonstrating how we structure data and present key findings.
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How do you ensure the delivered database is free of errors?We use multi-layer verification, including: AI-powered OCR for initial data extraction. Crowdsourced validation to correct errors. Automated integrity checks comparing extracted data with control databases.
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Do your reports include blockchain verification of data integrity?Yes. Each report includes a blockchain verification section, proving that: The original documents remain unchanged. Cryptographic hash comparisons confirm authenticity. Any alterations or tampering attempts are detectable.
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Are the reports and databases ready for legal or governmental use?Yes. Our reports and structured databases meet the technical and evidentiary standards required by electoral commissions, government institutions, and oversight bodies.
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How long does it take to receive the final deliverables?The timeframe depends on the volume of documents processed. However, real-time audits provide: Preliminary Findings Reports as tally sheets are processed. Final reports within days of election completion. Custom database delivery timelines based on project scope.
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