Election meddling is easier than before and regulation of social media is more muddled than ever. Private companies like Facebook have little chance of standing up to Russia’s intelligence services alone.
Internet and Voting articles on Democracy Chronicles
Internet and Voting is our section encompasses all the different ways the internet has changed or will change the election process. Many different reforms of voting have become necessary to discuss including electronic means of casting a vote, counting votes or courting votes. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents or Voting Machines.
Oregon Using Facebook To Remind Inactive Voters To Register
Oregon officials have use facebook bolster participation to remember hundreds of thousands of inactive voters to update their registration.
Faulty Georgia Voting Machines Are A Failure of Democracy
Ensuring that elections are free, fair, transparent and credibly run should be the chief concern of all election officials and courts!
The Under-examined Role Of Election Equipment Vendors
US elections employ a number voting materials, equipment during elections. ES&S, Hart, and Dominion are the dominant election equipment vendors.
Election Security Guide For Public Officials And Those Running For Office
The Brennan Center’s campaign on election protection is meant to assist those running for office to help make the midterm polls free from interference.
The Overlooked Weak Link in Election Security: Local Voting
ProPublica found that more than one-third of counties overseeing toss-up congressional elections have email systems that could be vulnerable to hacking.
Lawmakers Want US Intelligence Assessment Of Fake Videos
Three lawmakers want to see a U.S. intelligence assessment of threat posed by technology that lets anyone make fake people saying things they never said.
Is Facebook Better Prepared for Election Meddling Attempts?
New initiatives aimed at repairing the damage from its missteps in 2016, including the hijacking of personal data on millions of Facebook users.
VIDEO: Election Interference as the New Norm Of Digital Statecraft
Cyber-security professionals, journalists and key stakeholders discuss the development of norms around election influence and interference and lessons learned.
Why the Democrat Campaign Spending Prioritizes Online Ads
Two major Democratic political groups on Wednesday announced a combined $21 million digital ad buy targeting Senate races in November.