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Spying and Privacy articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Spying and Privacy section concerns how these two issues impact freedom of speech and democracy in general. The modern technology we rely on has complicated the struggle to protect citizens from government overreach, especially following increased concerns of surveillance of domestic communications. Also see our entire section on Election Technology or our articles on Technology Dissidents like Eric Snowden and Julian Assange.
A List of Democratic Countries Russia Suspected of Hacking
Allegations that Russia has used hacking, cyber attacks and digital misinformation campaigns to cause chaos
Privacy Concerns Over Utah Automatic Voter Registration Bill
Utah lawmakers would automatically register teen voters – then sell their personal information
New Accusations of Russia of Influencing French Vote
Top aide to French presidential candidate Macron alleged Russia hit campaign with cyberattacks
Dutch Vote Hacking Fears Lead to Hand Count of Ballots
Ballot papers in the Dutch general election on March 15 will be counted by hand, not by computer
VIDEO: How Wisconsin Voting Machines Can Be Hacked
Using wireless modems means Wisconsin voting machines were at risk of hacking says expert
A Global Internet Freedom Decline is Picking Up Pace
The new Russian ban on LinkedIn is just latest incident in the internet freedom decline trend
The Recounts Are Actually an Election Audit Into Hacking
Neither Stein nor Clinton are expecting the outcome of the 2016 presidential election to change
Can Technology Save Us From Social Media Misinformation
Indiana University informatics expert wants unified effort to battle pernicious social media misinformation
Germany Worries Rise Over Russian Election Hacking
Message from the spy chief in Berlin sends clear warning over possible Russian election hacking