The government and tech giants like Facebook and Google, possess previously unimaginable troves of information on the public’s activities and interests.
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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.
Decline in Readers, Ads Leads Hundreds of Newspapers to Fold
Newspaper circulation in U.S. has declined every year for three decades, while ads revenue has nosedived since 2006, according to the Pew Research Center.
Mass Rally Against Moves to Tighten Control on Russian Internet
Activists in Russia have kicked off demonstrations against a new bill, which its critics say is part of an effort to facilitate censorship.
A Look at the New Denver Blockchain Voting Plan
The city of Denver will allow thousands of voters to cast their ballots with a smartphone application this year using a blockchain-based app called Voatz.
Indonesia Guilty Verdict in Case About WhatsApp Messages is Mistake
Indonesia’s Judiciary Commission should review the prosecution of Saidah Saleh Syamlan for criminal defamation in the Surabaya district court.
Using the Blockchain Ecosystem To Fight Against Authoritarianism
Asia Pacific Conservative Union (APCU) has launched the Liberty Ecosystem, a block chain based network designed to fight authoritarianism.
4 New Tools to Use for Data in World Democracy Visualizations
V-Dem Institute is releasing four new tools, making it possible to create even more comprehensive and nuanced charts for both beginners and advanced users.
Study Reveals Huge Demand for e-Voting in Switzerland
A government study external link, published on Tuesday, revealed that demand for electronic governance services was far greater than what was on offer.
Facebook Prohibits Foreign-Funded Ads in Indonesia Election
Facebook says it will not allow foreign-funded advertisements for an upcoming presidential election in Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy.
It’s Princes and Princesses vs. Trolls in UK Social Media Battle
Britain’s royal family is warning that it will block trolls posting offensive messages on its social media channels and may report offenders to the police.