26 Mar, 10:43··

DNI Digital Voting Suspended Temporarily

El País

The People's Party wants to stop using the miDNI app for voter identification. The Electoral Board has paused its use due to security concerns. This is until the government can guarantee the system’s safety.

The miDNI app uses a QR code to verify voters. The People’s Party believes this QR code update is not secure enough. The Spanish Electoral Board decided to stop using the app temporarily. The Ministry of the Interior says QR code readers will be needed at all polling stations. These readers will be provided by the government starting April 2, 2026.

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Highlights

PP Demands DNI Halt

The PP party wants to stop using the miDNI app for elections due to security concerns.

Electoral Board Suspends Use

The Electoral Board has temporarily stopped using the digital DNI in elections.

Security Concerns Raised

There are worries about the security of voter identification processes.

QR Code Mandatory Readers

The Ministry of the Interior says QR code readers are needed for voting.

Voting Starts April 2026

Voting using the DNI digital app will start on April 2, 2026.

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