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European Commission refuses to disclose details of software used to detect SIR errors, citing trade secrets

Updated 2026-10-28 · told from many outlets at once

The Election Commission of India refused to disclose software used in the Special Intensive Revision, citing the Right to Information Act and stating it did not develop new software for the exercise. Officers base decisions on records and facts. The Commission invoked Section 8(1) of the RTI Act to deny disclosure.

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