Foreign hackers may have targeted the British government’s voter registration site before Brexit
Voting Technology articles on Democracy Chronicles
This voting technology section highlights the important role technology has played in democratic history and seeks to explore how technology will shape the future of elections. This new era of elections is an area of heavy debate in political circles. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.
How to Use Randomness to Protect Elections From Hacking
A new study finds that inspecting election results is best done with a dash of randomness
Web-Based Voting Isn’t Plausible, At Least Yet
If I can compromise the ability of the system to receive votes then I can also control the outcome
Tactics of Political Twitter Bots Moving Into Business World
Questions are arising over how political Twitter bots tactics could be used against an enterprise
Can Silicon Valley’s Leaders Be Called Upon to Save Democracy?
Facebook and Twitter have become essential tools in mobilizing contemporary social movements
4 Top Apps You Can Use to Contact Congress
Use these apps to find Congressional contact information and stay up to date on legislation and votes
Google to Provide Cybersecurity Protection For Elections
Google is launching an effort to provide cybersecurity support to election organizations and civic groups
New Study Finds Internet Use May Decrease Political Polarization
Study finds people who use the internet more often are less likely to be politically divided
Facebook Releases Town Hall App Connecting You With Government
Facebook adds Town Hall feature to encourage users to get more involved in local government
Will Cable News Channels Survive Past the Trump Era?
The modern cable news channels seems to serve no greater purpose than react to Trump statements