Category: Electronic Voting

Electronic Voting Data to Be Stored in Canada, Elections Canada Chief Says

May 18, 2023
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Elections Canada is pushing ahead with a pilot plan to introduce an electronic voting list, allowing electors to submit their votes remotely to the agency from any location, despite concerns about data security and risks of election fraud. Stéphane Perrault, chief electoral officer for Elections Canada, said the agency aims to modernize its services, and…

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Should Brazilians Place their Trust in Electronic Voting Machines? Part 2

September 16, 2022
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Commentary The first round of the 2022 Brazilian presidential election is scheduled for Oct. 2. It will be the seventh national presidential election using electronic voting machines, which are similar to self-service touchscreen devices found at fast food restaurants. Besides Brazil, the other countries that use electronic voting machines nationwide are Bhutan, India, and Venezuela….

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Can Brazilians Really Trust in Their Electronic Voting Machines?

September 15, 2022
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Commentary Brazil has a federal electoral tribunal where its judges are endowed with a high degree of power. They create rules, decide on electoral disputes, and even supervise the finances of electoral campaigns. Under Article 121 of the Brazilian Constitution, decisions of this tribunal cannot be appealed to those contrary to the Constitution. This powerful…

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Electronic Voting Among Changes to House Rules Discussed by MPs

February 4, 2021
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Canada’s Parliament is considering several procedural changes, including facilitating electronic voting and more time for debate. On Feb. 1, MPs from all parties weighed in on potential changes for the Procedure and House Affairs Committee to consider. Most wanted to reduce time spent on process and increase time for meaningful debate. Electronic voting was seen…

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