A viral Russian newspaper article prompted concerns over hacked voter registration systems. However, officials have said this hasn’t happened.
Technology Dissidents articles on Democracy Chronicles
This technology dissidents section covers individuals and groups using technology to advance democracy and the controversies surrounding this practice. Whistleblowers like Edward Snowden and Julian Assange will be covered here as well as technology and election experts like Harvard University's Lawrence Lessig. Also check out our entire section on Election Technology.
The election security hole everyone ignores
There are several election security threats. However, everyone seems to ignore one in particular – the electronic devices used during voting.
U.S. officials now worry about election logistics more than hacking
Hacking was the principal concern of election officials in previous years. Now its misinformation and logistics that worries them.
Hackers Get Green Light to Test U.S. Voting Systems
Hackers have traditionally been tracked. This time they have been solicited to test voting systems ahead of 2020 elections.
Four challenges to world democracy in 2020
Jong Lee, Senior Fellow at the South Korean East Asia Institute has outlined four challenges likely to affect democracy across the world in 2020.
How to defend against the insidious threat of disinformation
Disinformation is an insidious threat undermining faith in democracy. Arizona State University researcher Scott Ruston offers tips on how to defend yourself.
What implications for first amendment rights of new California ban on deepfakes?
Rick Hasen argues that there are serious constitutional questions with a new California ban on deepfakes, notably as related to the first amendment.
Disinformation: Countering malign influence of autocrats – and Big Tech?
The European Union may need “broader rules to make sure that the way companies collect and use data doesn’t harm the fundamental values of society.
Detained Iranian Social Media Activist Dies in Prison in Brutal Killing
A lawyer for a detained Iranian activist says he has died in a notorious prison in what one rights group described as a brutal killing by fellow inmates.
Vietnamese Environmental Activist Targeted for Facebook Posts
An environmental activist faces a show trial for his Facebook posts, as part of Vietnam’s continuing attack on freedom of expression.