The debate over online voting—whether an electronic ballot can be sufficiently trusted—is heading into a higher orbit in Denver.
Internet and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
Internet and Democracy 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.
Sudan’s Social Media Deemed Major Player in Bashir’s Ouster
Bashir’s Social media restrictions did not stop millions of Sudanese who found ways to circumvent the restrictions and rally others to protest peacefully.
West Virginia Will Use Blockchain Voting In The 2020 Election
West Virginia made history last year as the first US state to use mobile blockchain voting for a midterm election thought were criticized by the state.
Ohio Weighs Election Cyber Force to Head Off Hackers
Legislation would create a civilian force of 50 to 100 professionals across the state who would work to prevent attacks and respond when they happen.
Israeli Authorities Challenge Claims of Voting System Breach
Israeli authorities challenge claims of voting system for the upcoming election being hacked and personal details of 6 million Israelis being compromised.
‘A Monopoly on Information’: Russia Closes Grip on Internet
Russian lawmakers approved Thursday a bill that expands government control over internet and whose opponents fear heralds new era of widespread censorship.
Blockchain Voting: Unwelcome Disruption or Senseless Distraction?
Internet voting is not the same as online banking; it is more complex due to the fact that there must be separation of the transaction from the person’s identity.
Swiss Post’s E-Voting System Pulled For May Votes
E-voting system operated by Swiss Post will not be available for nationwide votes on May 19 due to a “critical errors” found during a public intrusion test .
Denver and West Virginia Deserve Praise for Blockchain Voting
Voatz’s blockchain technology is making inroads and uses so-called permissioned ledgers, meaning only authorized parties can operate them.
Feds Seek To Up Their Cybersecurity Game
The idea that U.S. federal government could play a dominant and effective role in protecting the nation from malicious cyberattacks on everything from IOT.