How to Enhance Democracy with Technology
Electronic voting systems are technologies that use electronic means to either aid or take care of the tasks of casting and counting ballots in elections and decision-making processes. Electronic voting systems can offer many benefits, such as increased efficiency, accuracy, accessibility, and participation. However, electronic voting systems also face many challenges and risks, such as cyberattacks, fraud, manipulation, and lack of transparency. How can electronic voting systems enhance democracy with technology while ensuring the security, integrity, and verifiability of the voting process and the results? Here are some key aspects and best practices to consider. Types of Electronic Voting Systems The first aspect to consider is the types of electronic voting systems that are available and suitable for different purposes and contexts. There are two main types of electronic voting systems: those that use the Internet (I-voting) and those that do not (e-voting). These two...